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降低
jiàngdī
to reduce
HSK 4, v, 15 strokes, rank #5042, Medium
降低
jiàngdī
to lower
HSK 4, v, 15 strokes, rank #5042, Medium
降低
jiàngdī
to bring down
HSK 4, v, 15 strokes, rank #5042, Medium
jiàngdī(jiang4di1)jiang di T4
1to reduce
2to lower
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March 24, 2026
降低jiàngdī(jiang4di1)
降低 (jiàngdī) means to reduce or lower something, such as prices, standards, or intensity. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about economics, quality control, or personal circumstances where a decrease is necessary.
Strokes15Frequency#5042DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese society, discussions about lowering expenses or standards often reflect broader economic concerns, especially in the context of family finances or business operations. The concept of reducing costs is particularly relevant in urban areas where living expenses are high.
Memory tip
Imagine a giant scale where one side is heavy and the other is light. To lower the heavy side, you need to '降' (jiàng) it down. The character '降' has a radical that resembles falling, which connects to the idea of bringing something down.
Meanings of 降低
jiàngdī(jiang4di1)
1to reduce
2to lower
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降低Simplified
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5042Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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降低 (jiàngdī) vs 减少 (jiǎnshǎo) — use 降低 when referring specifically to lowering intensity or standards, while 减少 is more general for reducing quantity.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 降低 with 下降 (xiàjiàng), which also means to descend but can refer to physical movement or decline in status. 降低 is often used with nouns like '价格' (jiàgé - price) or '标准' (biāozhǔn - standard) to clarify what is being reduced.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 降低 connects well with other vocabulary about changes and comparisons. Students should practice using it in sentences that describe reductions, such as '降低费用' (jiàngdī fèiyòng - reduce costs) to internalize its usage.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 降低 with other similar verbs like 降落 (jiàngluò - to descend), which is more about physical movement. Always remember that 降低 specifically refers to reducing levels or amounts.
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降低 (jiàngdī) means to reduce or lower something, such as prices, standards, or intensity. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about economics, quality control, or personal circumstances where a decrease is necessary.
When to use 降低
Be careful not to confuse 降低 with 下降 (xiàjiàng), which also means to descend but can refer to physical movement or decline in status. 降低 is often used with nouns like '价格' (jiàgé - price) or '标准' (biāozhǔn - standard) to clarify what is being reduced.
降低 or something close to it
降低 (jiàngdī) vs 减少 (jiǎnshǎo) — use 降低 when referring specifically to lowering intensity or standards, while 减少 is more general for reducing quantity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 降低 with other similar verbs like 降落 (jiàngluò - to descend), which is more about physical movement. Always remember that 降低 specifically refers to reducing levels or amounts.
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Grammar patterns of 降低
降低 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
