低下

dīxià

HSK 7

低下 — dīxià

1. low in status; lowly; inferior

   他出身低下，但非常努力。 tā chūshēn dīxià dàn fēicháng nǔlì — He was born into a low social status, but works very hard.

2. to lower (one's head); to bow (one's head)

   他听到批评后低下头不说话。 tā tīngdào pīpíng hòu dīxiàtou bù shuōhuà — After hearing the criticism he lowered his head and said nothing.