Definitions
(adverb)
down; downwards; below; lower
(adjective)
later; next (week, month, etc)
(verb)
to go down; to descend
(verb)
to arrive at (a decision; conclusion)
About
The character "下" derives from a simple pictograph conceived to denote the concept of "below", initially represented by a mark placed underneath a horizontal line to visually convey position. Its structure solidified into the modern three-stroke form, comprising a horizontal top stroke, a central vertical stroke, and a lower dot, maintaining a direct iconic relationship with its meaning. The semantic range of "下" has broadened from purely spatial orientation to encompass actions like descending or lowering, as well as metaphorical uses denoting inferior status or subsequent order in sequences, all while its graphical form has persisted without major change throughout the history of Chinese script.
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Example Sentences Hide
请坐下休息。
他在楼下等你。
我们下个月再见。
下雨天别忘了带伞。
请写下你的名字。
在老师的指导下，我进步很快。
他把事情的前因后果都交代了一下。
在极端压力下，他依然保持了冷静。