Writing
地下 (dì xià) — how to say "underground" in Chinese
地下
Underground
noun · adjective
Character composition
地
ground
下
below
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
地下停车场
dìxià tíngchēchǎng
underground parking lot
Examples
地铁在地下运行。
The subway runs underground.
猫在地下。
The cat is underground.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "underground" in Chinese?
"underground" in Chinese is 地下 (dì xià).
地下 meaning in English
地下 (dì xià) means "Underground".
How is 地下 pronounced?
It is pronounced dì xià (written as di xia, dixia). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "underground" in Chinese characters?
It is written 地下: 地 has 6 strokes, 下 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 地下?
地下 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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