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to be lower than

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

di1yu2 • dīyú

Meaning


Primary

to be lower than

Alternatives

be lower than, lower than, to be below, be below

Mnemonic


低于 To be lower than means being more 低 low 于 in some quantity by comparison.

Usage


今天 的 气温 低于 零 度。

Today's temperature is lower than zero degrees.

这 个 价格 低于 成本。

This price is lower than the cost.

他 的 成绩 不应该 低于 平均 水平。

His grades should not be lower than the average level.