below; the lower part; subordinates
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
below; underneath; the lower side; the part beneath
neutralA locational noun used to indicate a position directly beneath something or a lower part relative to a reference point. Often suffixed with '儿' in spoken language.
There is a cat under the table.
Look, below the mountain is our village.
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Please sign your name below the line.
He lives on the floor below mine.
noun
the next part (in text or speech); what follows
neutralUsed in the context of writing, speaking, or sequencing to refer to the subsequent section.
We will discuss this issue in more detail next.
Please listen to the following announcement.
noun
subordinate; lower level (in a hierarchy)
neutralRefers to people at a lower rank or position within an organization. This usage is more abstract and less common than the spatial meaning.
Leaders should often listen to the opinions of their subordinates.
This order has been communicated to all departments below.