低 | Chinese meaning

低【dī】

HSK 2

low
beneath
to lower (one's head)
to let droop
to hang down
to incline

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This meaning is used to describe something being at a low position or level in comparison to others.

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The doorstep of his house is very low.

beneath

This meaning is used to indicate something being under or underneath something else.

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There is a cat beneath the table.

to lower (one's head)

This meaning is used to describe the action of lowering one's head, often as a sign of respect or submission.

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He lowered his head and dared not look at the boss.

to let droop

This meaning is used to express the action of letting something hang loosely or limply.

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The flowers drooped as if they were sleeping.

to hang down

This meaning is used to describe something hanging down from a higher position.

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Raindrops hang down from the branches.

to incline

This meaning is used to indicate something leaning or tilting in a particular direction.

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He inclined his head slightly to one side.