低于

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Usage of 低于

The phrase 低于 is a common comparative expression used to indicate that one quantity or level is lower than another. It is often used in contexts involving numbers, measurements, or standards.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see 低于 in discussions about temperature, scores, profits, or any measurable data where a comparison is made against a benchmark or previous value.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 低于标准 (below the standard): used when something does not meet a required level.
  • 低于平均水平 (below average level): common in academic or performance contexts.
  • 低于预期 (below expectations): often used in business or economic reports.

Notes

  • 低于 is always followed by the reference point, which is the standard or value being compared against.
  • It is a formal expression suitable for written and spoken Chinese.
  • Do not confuse 低于 with 低下, which can mean 'low' but is more often used as an adjective or noun rather than a comparative phrase.

Example Sentences

This year's temperature is lower than the same period last year.

His grades are below the class average.

The company's profits were below expectations, causing the stock price to