Definition
低调 describes a deliberately understated attitude (low‑key) or a subdued voice/pitch. For voice, it means 'quiet, subdued' — contrasting with 低 (dī) which is a general word for 'low' (height, price, temperature, or any level). 低调 carries a nuance of intentional restraint.
low-keylow-profile(of voice, pitch) lowquietsubdued
Examples
- 低调，。Tā yīzhí bǎochí dī diào, bù xǐhuān chūmíng.He always keeps a low profile and doesn't like to be famous.
- 低调，。Zhège fābùhuì bàn de fēicháng dī diào, méiyǒu qǐng méitǐ.This press conference was held very low-key; no media was invited.
- 低调，。Tā de shēngyīn hěn dī diào, jīhū tīng bù qīngchu.His voice is very low, almost inaudible.
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