下面 (xià miàn) — below; under; next; the following (in text or order)
Definition
Use 下面 for both physical position ('below, under') and to mean 'the following' in speech or text. Below pairs with 上面 for space; 以上 is the more formal written equivalent.
noun
belowundernextthe following (in text or order)
Examples
- 下面。Wǒ de shū zài zhuō zi xià miàn.My book is under the table.
- 下面，。xià miàn, Qǐng xiě nǐ de míng zì.Next, please write your name.
- 。Shān xià miàn yǒu yì tiáo hé.Below the mountain there is a river.
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