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    Expressing 'below' with 下面 (xiàmiàn)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    在 + Noun + 下面

    Explanation

    下面 (xiàmiàn) is a location noun meaning "below," "underneath," or "under," used to indicate a position lower than a reference point. It can follow a noun directly or be used with 在 to form a location phrase.

    Examples

    • 桌子下面有一只猫在睡觉。

      Zhuōzi xiàmiàn yǒu yī zhī māo zài shuìjiào.

      There is a cat sleeping under the table.

    • 请看下面的说明，按步骤操作。

      Qǐng kàn xiàmiàn de shuōmíng, àn bùzhòu cāozuò.

      Please read the instructions below and follow the steps.

    • 楼下面开了一家新的面包店。

      Lóu xiàmiàn kāile yī jiā xīn de miànbāodiàn.

      A new bakery has opened downstairs.

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