English–Chinese
“underestimate” in Chinese
How to say “underestimate” in Chinese
“Underestimate” in Chinese is 低估 (dī gū).
A judgment that places a person's ability, a thing's worth, or a risk below its true level.
Example sentences with 低估
投资者常常低估市场的波动性。tóu zī zhě cháng cháng dī gū shì chǎng de bō dòng xìng
Investors often underestimate the market's volatility.
Tips for using 低估
- English speakers may hear a judgment about ability as personal criticism, but this word can describe a wrong low assessment without claiming that the speaker intends disrespect.
Other Chinese words for “underestimate”
别小看我，我可以做到。bié xiǎo kàn wǒ wǒ ké yǐ zuò dào
Don't underestimate me; I can do it.