Writing
低估 (dī gū) — how to say "underestimate" in Chinese
低估
Underestimate
verb
Character composition
低
low
估
to estimate
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
低估对手
dīgū duìshǒu
underestimate an opponent
严重低估
yánzhòng dīgū
seriously underestimate
低估风险
dīgū fēngxiǎn
underestimate the risk
Examples
我们不要低估这个问题的难度。
We shouldn't underestimate the difficulty of this problem.
别低估他。
Don't underestimate him.
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Frequently asked questions
Underestimate meaning in Chinese
"underestimate" in Chinese is 低估 (dī gū).
What does 低估 mean in English?
低估 (dī gū) means "Underestimate".
How is 低估 pronounced?
It is pronounced dī gū (written as di gu, digu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "underestimate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 低估: 低 has 7 strokes, 估 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 低估?
低估 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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