底
下

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The word "底下" is formed by combining the character "底", which means "bottom" or "base", with the character "下", meaning "down" or "under". This creates a compound where both characters contribute semantically to convey the idea of being beneath or underneath something, resulting in the meaning "underneath" or "below".

Example Sentences Hide

猫在桌子底下。

Māo zài zhuōzi dǐxia.

The cat is under the table.

书在床底下找到了。

Shū zài chuáng dǐxia zhǎodào le.

The book was found under the bed.

在树底下乘凉很舒服。

Zài shù dǐxia chéngliáng hěn shūfu.

It is very comfortable to cool off under the tree.

他悄悄地把礼物藏在桌子底下。

Tā qiāoqiāo de bǎ lǐwù cáng zài zhuōzi dǐxia.

He quietly hid the gift under the table.

在领导的底下工作压力很大。

Zài lǐngdǎo de dǐxia gōngzuò yālì hěn dà.

Working under the leadership is very stressful.

Word Definition - 底下

dǐ xia the location below sth; afterwards

Individual Character Details

底 de, dǐ
下 xià