Chinese

dīxià
Meaning: low; inferior; substandard
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

低
下

Example sentences

The production efficiency of this factory is very low.
她含羞地低下了頭。
她含羞地低下了头。
She lowered her head shyly.
她害羞地低下了頭,臉頰紅通通的。
她害羞地低下了头,脸颊红通通的。
She bowed her head shyly, her cheeks turning bright red.
面對老師的批評,他一聲不吭地低下了頭。
面对老师的批评,他一声不吭地低下了头。
Facing the teacher's criticism, he lowered his head without saying a word.

Usage Notes

Used to describe low status, level, quality, or ability.

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