English–Chinese
“low-key” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindī diào
Example
他在聚会上很低调，很少发言。tā zài jù huì shàng hěn dī diào hén shǎo fā yán
He is very low-key at the party and rarely speaks.
How to say “low-key” in Chinese
“Low-key” in Chinese is 低调 (dī diào).
Shows ability or success without putting it on display, while keeping ordinary behavior unobtrusive as well.
Example sentences with 低调
这位艺术家一直低调处世，作品却很受欢迎。zhè wèi yì shù jiā yì zhí dī diào chǔ shì zuò pǐn què hěn shòu huān yíng
This artist has always kept a low profile, yet their works are very popular.
Tips for using 低调
- In conversation, 低调 (dīdiào, "low-key") is often a neutral or approving description of self-presentation, so it does not by itself suggest a lack of confidence or ability.