低调

dīdiào

low-key; low-profile

nounadjectiveHSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 低調
Dictionary entry

low pitch; quiet (voice); subdued

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低
调

See it in sentences

他做人很低调。

Tā zuò rén hěn dīdiào.

English

He keeps a low profile.

低调不等于没有本事。

Dīdiào bù děngyú méiyǒu běnshi.

English

Keeping a low profile does not mean lacking ability.

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