低声

低聲

dīshēng

adverb #12,849

Meanings

1 in a low voice
2 softly
3 in a whisper

Characters

Examples

她低声对我说了一句话。

Tā dīshēng duì wǒshuō le yījùhuà.

She said something to me in a low voice.

他们在低声商量什么。

Tāmen zài dīshēng shāngliáng shénme.

They are discussing something in hushed tones.

Tips

usage

Often used before verbs of speaking: 低声说 (to say softly), 低声问 (to ask in a whisper). The fuller expression 低声细语 means 'to whisper.'

Stroke Order

低 dī

声 shēng