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低调 (dī diào): low pitch; quiet (voice); subdued; low-key; low-profile

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
low pitch; quiet (voice); subdued; low-key; low-profile
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun, adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • low pitch
  • quiet (voice)
  • subdued
  • low-key
  • low-profile

Chinese explanation

  • 指不张扬、不炫耀,保持谦虚谨慎的态度和行为方式
  • 也指声音低沉,音调不高。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

low

HSK 7

to transfer

Example sentences

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He has always been low-key and never shows off his achievements.

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Although this company is low-key, its strength is very solid.

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She dresses低调ly, but behaves elegantly.

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In public, he tries to keep a low profile.

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This celebrity's wedding was very low-key, only inviting family and friends.

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