Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
低调
dīdiào
Description
"低调"是形容一个人不喜欢引起别人注意，做事很谦虚、不张扬。
"低调" describes a person who doesn't like to attract attention and is humble and low-key.
我们常说"他很低调"，意思是他不喜欢炫耀自己。
We often say "他很低调", meaning he doesn't like to show off.
Meanings
低调dīdiào
low-key; modest; not showing off
他很有钱，但是生活很低调。
He is very rich, but lives modestly.
低调dīdiào
to keep a low profile; act discreetly
这件事我们要低调一点。
We need to keep a low profile about this matter.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
低 (low) + 调 (tone/pitch), literally "low tone," figuratively a modest attitude.
- Nuance
opposite of 高调 (high-profile); often used approvingly to praise someone's humility.
Links