以下 yǐxià that level or lower
that level or lower; that amount or less; the following
How to remember 以下: 以 to use + 下 down = that level or lower.
Characters
How it is used
- Comes AFTER a number to mean 'and below / less than' - 十岁以下 (shí suì yǐxià) under ten; the direct opposite of 以上, 十岁以上 (shí suì yǐshàng) over ten.
- Also introduces what follows: 以下几点 (yǐxià jǐ diǎn) the following points; 请看以下内容 see the content below.
- Note the split: 以下 = below in amount/rank or 'listed after'; for physical position under something use 下面 (xiàmiàn).
Example sentences
- 以下是我们怎么做的。 Yǐxià shì wǒmen zěnme zuò de.Here's how we do it.
- 五岁以下的小孩票价全免。 Wǔsuì yǐxià de xiǎohái piàojià quánmiǎn.There is no admission fee for children under five.