dai2 haa6底下
Jyutpingdai2 haa6
Yaledái hah
Definition
Under; underneath; below.
colloquialplaceshome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical space directly beneath an object. It is frequently used in daily life to describe where lost items have rolled or where pests might be hiding. Unlike the more formal 下方, this term feels grounded and is the standard choice for casual conversation.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 下面, which can also mean 'downstairs' or 'the following part of a document'. Use 底下 when you want to emphasize the spatial relationship of being covered or hidden by something else.
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Grammar guides
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