Writing
私下 (sī xià) — how to say "privately" in Chinese
私下
Privately
noun
Character composition
私
private
下
down
Radicals / Keys
禾
Grain
#115 · hé · 5 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
私下交谈
sīxià jiāotán
to talk privately
Examples
这件事我们私下再讨论。
We'll discuss this matter privately later.
我们私下说。
We'll talk privately.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "privately" in Chinese?
"privately" in Chinese is 私下 (sī xià).
What does 私下 mean in English?
私下 (sī xià) means "Privately".
How is 私下 pronounced?
It is pronounced sī xià (written as si xia, sixia). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "privately" in Chinese characters?
It is written 私下: 私 has 7 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 私下?
私下 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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