下边 (xià bian) — below, under (physical position); next, following; lower level (sequential or hierarchical)
Definition
Directional noun for 'below' in space, sequence, or hierarchy. Spelled 下面 in writing; 底下 is more colloquial.
noun
belowunder (physical position)nextfollowinglower level (sequential or hierarchical)
Examples
- 下边。Māo duǒ zài zhuō zi xià bian.The cat is hiding under the table.
- 下边。Qǐng cān kǎo xià bian de shuō míng.Please refer to the instructions below.
- 下边。xià bian De bù mén xū yào pèi hé zǒng bù zhèng cè.The subordinate departments need to cooperate with headquarters' policies.
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