dai1 dang2低等
Jyutpingdai1 dang2
Yaledāi dáng
Definition
Low-level, primitive, or inferior.
- lowly, low-rank, or inferior
- technicalprimitive, simple in structure, or biologically less evolved
neutralanimalsdescriptions
How it's used
Primarily used in biological or scientific contexts to describe organisms with simple physiological structures. When applied to people or social status, it carries a strong derogatory and offensive tone, implying someone is inferior or uncivilized. Avoid using it to describe human behavior unless you intend to be insulting.
Examples
This kind of organism has a very primitive structure.
Do they belong to primitive animals?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 低級, which is more commonly used to describe something as vulgar, low-class, or of poor quality in a social or moral sense.
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Grammar guides
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