Writing
低于 (dī yú) — how to say "below" in Chinese
低于
Below, less than
verb
Character composition
低
low
于
at, in
Radicals / Keys
二
Two
#7 · èr · 2 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
低于去年
dī yú qùnián
lower than last year
Examples
这个月的销售额低于上个月。
This month's sales are lower than last month's.
温度低于零度。
The temperature is below zero.
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Frequently asked questions
Below meaning in Chinese
"below" in Chinese is 低于 (dī yú).
What does 低于 mean in English?
低于 (dī yú) means "Below, less than".
How is 低于 pronounced?
It is pronounced dī yú (written as di yu, diyu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "below" in Chinese characters?
It is written 低于: 低 has 7 strokes, 于 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 低于?
低于 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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