以下

• 拼音: yǐ xià
• 汉字拆解: 以 = 'from/by means of'; 下 = a line below a base line, meaning 'below/down'

含义

Below; under; the following. Indicates a number, amount, or level at or below a stated point.

The opposite of 以上. Used after a number or standard to mean 'and below' or 'or less.' Common in rules, requirements, age restrictions, and temperatures. Can also mean 'the following' when introducing content in writing.

例句

1. 十二岁以下的小孩免费。
2. 明天气温在零度以下。
3. 以下是今天的课程安排。

用法指南

语境: everyday, formal, rules

语气: informational

正确说法

• 六岁以下免票。(Children under six get in free.)
• 请看以下内容。(Please see the following content.)

错误说法

• 这个以下很好。(Don't use 以下 as an adjective — it must follow a number or reference point, like 三十度以下.)

起源与历史

Compound of 以 (from/by means of) and 下 (below/down), literally 'from below,' i.e. at or under a given point.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal