Chinese

zhīxià
Meaning: under; beneath; less than
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Example sentences

在這種情況之下
在这种情况之下
Under these circumstances...
他們在光天化日之下公然行劫。
They committed robbery openly in broad daylight.
那個小偷竟然在光天化日之下偷東西,真是太可惡了!
That thief actually stole things in broad daylight, it's really detestable!
歹徒在光天化日之下搶奪了那位女士的手提包。
The culprit snatched that lady's handbag in broad daylight.
你竟敢在光天化日之下偷東西!
How dare you steal things in broad daylight!

Usage Notes

Used to indicate a position under something, or a condition under which something happens (e.g., under someone's leadership, under certain conditions).

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