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私下
sīxià
Description
「私下」的意思是不公开、私人的时候，不是在大家面前。
"私下" means not public or private, not in front of everyone.
我们常说「私下里」谈话，就是两个人自己说，不让别人知道。
We often say "私下里" to talk, meaning two people talk privately without others knowing.
Meanings
私下sīxià
privately; in private; not publicly
我们私下谈谈这件事吧。
Let's discuss this matter in private.
私下里sīxià lǐ
in one's own mind; secretly (of feelings)
她私下里觉得这个主意不好。
She privately thinks this idea is not good.
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Notes
- Etymology
私 (private) + 下 (under/situation), i.e. in a private setting.
- Nuance
often implies something not meant for the public; contrasts with 公开 (openly).
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