English–Chinese
“down” in Chinese
How to say “down” in Chinese
“Down” in Chinese is 低迷 (dī mí).
Something settles below its normal level and stays there instead of rising.
Example sentences with 低迷
受到多重因素影响，房地产市场持续低迷。shòu dào duō chóng yīn sù yíng xiǎng fáng dì chǎn shì chǎng chí xù dī mí
Affected by multiple factors, the real estate market has remained sluggish.
Tips for using 低迷
- For general learners, the main register clue is that this word sounds more at home in reports and analysis than in casual talk, especially when describing a prolonged weak period.
Other Chinese words for “down”
她考试后一直很消沉，没笑过。tā kǎo shì hòu yì zhí hěn xiāo chén méi xiào guò
She has been down since the exam and hasn't smiled.
昨晚没睡好，今天一直感到烦闷。zuó wǎn méi shuì hǎo jīn tiān yì zhí gǎn dào fán mèn
I didn't sleep well last night, and I've felt down all day today.
我买了一件羽绒服。wǒ mǎi le yí jiàn yǔ róng fú
I bought a down jacket.
今天一直下雨，让我很郁闷。jīn tiān yì zhí xià yǔ ràng wǒ hěn yù mèn
It's been raining all day, and I feel really down.