How to Write 低
The character 低 (dī) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
低 is pronounced dī in Mandarin Chinese. It means low; to lower (one's head).
As an HSK Level 2 character, 低 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 低
低头
dī tóu
to lower one's head; to yield
高低
gāo dī
height; relative level
很低
hěn dī
very low
Example Sentences
他低头看手机。
tā dī tóu kàn shǒu jī
He looked down at his phone.
这里的山高低不同。
zhè lǐ de shān gāo dī bù tóng
The mountains here vary in height.
那个桌子很低。
nà ge zhuō zi hěn dī
That table is very low.
Practice Writing 低 (dī)
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