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低于
dī yú
What does "低于" mean in English?
to be lower than这个月的销售额低于预期。
This month's sales were lower than expected.
How to use "低于" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
to be less than or lower than in value, amount, or degree
温度低于零度会结冰。
Temperatures below zero will freeze.
他的成绩低于班级平均分。
His score was below the class average.
Commonly used in formal contexts such as reports, statistics, and technical writing.
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid confusing '低于' with '低过'. While both mean 'below', '低过' is more colloquial and less formal.
Gold Rule
Comparison Structure
The structure is typically [Subject] + 低于 + [Reference Point]. The reference point can be a number, average, standard, or other measurable quantity.
Word Origin
Composed of '低' (dī, meaning 'low') and '于' (yú, a preposition indicating comparison or direction). The word emerged in modern Chinese to express comparative relationships in formal contexts.
Usage Notes
Used in both written and spoken Chinese to indicate a value or condition that is less than a reference point. Often appears in statistical, scientific, or financial contexts.
Word Breakdown
低
low
root于
a preposition indicating comparison or direction
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