低估

dī gū

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to underestimate; to underrate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 高估 gāo gū 高估 gāo gū to overestimate 反义词，表示过高估计: to overestimate

Synonyms

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• 小看 xiǎo kàn 小看 xiǎo kàn to look down on 口语中使用，强调轻视: to look down on
• 轻视 qīng shì 轻视 qīng shì contempt 强调看不起或不重视: contempt

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 风险 (risk) or 影响 (influence): 低估风险 means 'underestimate the risk'.

Common mistakes

Common error: Using 低估 where 轻信 (to be gullible) is meant. 低估 is about misjudging value or ability, not trust.

Example Sentences

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不要 低估 小问题。

Don't underestimate small problems.

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Child Words of 低估

• 低 低 dī: low
• 估 估 gū: estimate
• 估 估 gù: second-hand (clothes)