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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「低聲下氣」, explained below.

The idiom 「低聲下氣」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Describes the way one speaks and has a humble and submissive attitude.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dī shēng xià qì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dai1 seng1 ha6 hei3

The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.