低 Stroke Order — How to Write 低
低 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
低 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 亻 + 5 more strokes
低 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dī
Meanings of 低 in Chinese
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dī低
Referring to a low position, level, or degree, opposite to 'high'; can describe physical location (e.g., low altitude, low ground), intensity (e.g., low tide), or emotional state (e.g., low spirits).
飞机在低空盘旋，寻找合适的降落点。
The airplane circled at a low altitude, looking for a suitable landing spot.
Low; short; not high in position or stature.
这把椅子太低了，不适合我的书桌。
This chair is too low; it's not suitable for my desk.
Small, faint, or low in volume or status; to murmur softly.
他的声音低微，几乎听不见
His voice was faint, almost inaudible.
Referring to a low or poor degree/level of ability or quality, as in 'low-level', 'low-ability', or 'having high aims but low practical skill'.
他总是眼高手低，所以很难完成复杂的工作。
He always has high aims but low practical ability, making it difficult for him to complete complex tasks.
Humble; lowly; base. Describes someone's status or character as inferior or submissive.
他从来不会对权贵低首下心，始终保持自己的尊严。
He would never humble himself before the powerful and always maintained his dignity.
Of low rank, quality, or grade; inferior; vulgar.
她不喜欢购买低档次的商品。
She doesn't like buying low-grade goods.
low price; inexpensive
这家商店的商品价格很低。
The prices of goods in this store are very low.
To lower or incline one's head; to hang down.
他低头看了看手机上的信息。
He lowered his head to look at the message on his phone.
Common Words and Phrases with 低
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low and short
这座房子很低矮，屋顶几乎触手可及。
This house is very low and short, with the roof almost within reach.
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To rise and fall; to fluctuate; sometimes high, sometimes low.
音乐的旋律低昂起伏，令人陶醉。
The melody of the music rises and falls, captivating the listener.
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A musical instruction to play one octave lower than the written pitch.
这段旋律需要低八度演奏，以适应男中音音域。
This melody needs to be played an octave lower to suit the baritone's vocal range.
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Low tide; metaphorically, a period of decline, stagnation, or a low point in development.
最近，他感到自己的事业进入了低潮期，需要好好调整。
Recently, he felt his career had entered a low ebb and needed a good adjustment.
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low, deep (sound); overcast (weather); low-spirited
他的声音低沉而富有磁性，让人听了很舒服。
His voice was deep and magnetic, making people feel very comfortable listening to it.
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Lower in rank, status, or evolutionary development; less advanced.
有些低等生物可以通过分裂进行无性繁殖。
Some lower organisms can reproduce asexually through fission.
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Describing a very low, soft, and subtle voice.
夜深人静时，我仿佛听到窗外有细微的低低切切的声音，原来是风吹过树叶的沙沙声。
In the dead of night, I seemed to hear a faint, low murmur outside the window, which turned out to be the rustling of leaves in the wind.
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Lowland: an area of land that is lower than the land around it.
那片肥沃的低地非常适合种植农作物。
That fertile lowland is very suitable for growing crops.
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Low-key; understated; modest; not drawing much attention.
这次活动我们决定低调进行，不邀请太多媒体。
For this event, we decided to keep a low profile and not invite too much media.
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To underestimate; to set too low an estimate on.
你永远不要低估一个人的潜力。
You should never underestimate a person's potential.
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A low point or trough, representing a difficult or unproductive period in development, an economy, or a person's life.
任何公司都会有高峰和低谷，关键是如何在低谷期保持韧性。
Every company experiences peaks and troughs, the key is how to maintain resilience during the low points.
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low consumption
这款智能手机以其低耗电量而闻名，待机时间很长
This smartphone is known for its low power consumption, resulting in a long standby time.
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low and slow
他用低缓的语调讲述着一个古老的故事，声音里充满了平静与智慧。
He recounted an ancient story in a low and slow tone, his voice filled with calm and wisdom.
More words with 低
- biǎn贬dī低belittle, disparage
- jiǎn减dī低reduce, decrease
- jiàng降dī低reduce, lower
- chāo超dī低wēn温Ultra-low temperature, Cryogenic temperature
- dī低shēng声low voice, whisper
- dī低tóu头lower one's head, bow one's head
- dī低kōng空low altitude, low level
- dī低luò落down, depressed
- dī低xià下low, inferior
- dī低yú于below, less than
- dī低yǔ语whisper, murmur
- dī低fēi飞fly low, low-flying
- dī低hǒu吼growl, snarl
- dī低huí回linger, hover
- dī低liè劣inferior, poor quality
- dī低méi眉cast down one's eyes, lower one's gaze
- dī低sú俗Vulgar, Lowbrow
- dī低tàn碳low-carbon
- dī低xiào效inefficient, ineffective
- dī低yīn音bass, low note
Idioms with 低
- dī低méi眉dǎo倒yùn运down on one's luck
- dī低méi眉shùn顺yǎn眼meek and submissive
- dī低rén人yī一děng等inferior to others
- dī低sān三xià下sì四act in a servile or obsequious manner
- dī低shēng声xì细yǔ语speak in a low voice
- dī低shēng声xià下qì气speak and act meekly and subserviently
- dī低tóu头dā耷nǎo脑hang one's head dejectedly
- dī低tóu头hā哈yāo腰bow and scrape subserviently
- dī低tóu头rèn认zuì罪bow head and admit guilt
- pá扒gāo高cǎi踩dī低flatter superiors, oppress subordinates
- bù不shí识gāo高dī低lacks discretion or judgment
- bù不zhī知gāo高dī低not know proper limits
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Open the tool →Questions about 低
What does 低 mean in Chinese?
低 (dī) means “Low” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 低?
低 is pronounced dī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 低 have?
低 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 低?
低 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 低?
The radical of 低 is 亻, and 低 is a phono-semantic compound.
