Common Meanings
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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.