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下面

xiàmiàn

Description

"下面"的意思是一个东西的下方,或者接下来要说的、要做的部分。

"下面" means the area below something, or the part that is about to be said or done.

我们常常说"下面我们来看看",意思是接下来。

We often say "下面我们来看看", meaning next or following.

Meanings

下面xiàmiàn

below; underneath; the lower part

桌子下面有一只猫。

There is a cat under the table.

下面xiàmiàn

next; the following (in sequence)

下面请王老师说几句。

Now let's have Teacher Wang say a few words.

下面xiàmiàn

lower levels; subordinates

这个消息还没传到下面。

This news hasn't reached downstairs yet.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    下 (below/down) + 面 (side/surface), literally 'the lower side'.

  • Nuance

    下面 can mean physical location, next in order, or lower ranks depending on context.

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