English–Chinese
“bottom line” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindǐ xiàn
Example
这次的结果还没达到我的底线。zhè cì de jié guǒ hái méi dá dào wǒ de dǐ xiàn
This result still hasn't reached my bottom line.
How to say “bottom line” in Chinese
“Bottom line” in Chinese is 底线 (dǐ xiàn).
A floor marking how far personal feelings, treatment, or principles can be pushed before acceptance stops.
Example sentences with 底线
在谈判中，我们不能轻易放低底线。zài tán pàn zhōng wǒ men bù néng qīng yì fàng dī dǐ xiàn
In negotiations, we cannot casually lower our bottom line.
Tips for using 底线
- A numeric threshold is usually stated with a number, whereas this word commonly expresses a speaker's personal standard in talk about work, relationships, and principles.