下 xià
down / below / next
下 (xià) means "down / below / next" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 下
下载
xiàzài
to download
课
kè
class; lesson
雪
xuě
snow
Frequently asked questions
What does 下 (xià) mean in Chinese?
下 (xià) means "down / below / next" in Chinese. 下 (xià) means "down / below / next" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 下 in a sentence?
Use 下 (xià) the way you would use "down / below / next" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 下?
Common words that pair with 下 include 下载. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 下 (xià) and 每 (měi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 下 means "down / below / next"; 每 means "every / each". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 下 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
See the Concept Unlock MethodHear 下 used in real sentences
The fastest way to remember 下 (xià) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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