English–Chinese
“under” in Chinese
How to say “under” in Chinese
“Under” in Chinese is 下 (xià).
The space, edge, or direction below a reference point, viewed as the lower part of an object or a path downward.
Example sentences with 下
小狗躺在床下睡觉。xiáo gǒu tǎng zài chuáng xià shuì jiào
The puppy lies under the bed and sleeps.
Tips for using 下
- A Chinese location phrase often puts the object and its position side by side, while English usually connects them with a word such as "under" or "in."
Other Chinese words for “under”
身高140厘米以下的孩子可以参加。shēn gāo 140 lí mǐ yǐ xià de hái zi ké yǐ cān jiā
Children 140 centimeters tall or shorter can participate.
书在桌子下边。shū zài zhuō zi xià biān
The book is under the table.
在法律之下，人人平等。zài fǎ lǜ zhī xià rén rén píng děng
Under the law, everyone is equal.
鞋子放在床底下。xié zi fàng zài chuáng dǐ xià
The shoes are under the bed.