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    Expressing "to lower" with 降低 (jiàngdī)

    Actions & Events
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    降低 + Object

    Explanation

    降低 (jiàngdī) means "to lower," "to reduce," or "to decrease." It is used when talking about bringing down levels of cost, risk, temperature, or other measurable quantities. The verb takes a direct object, as in 降低成本 (to lower costs).

    Examples

    • 公司决定降低产品价格来吸引更多顾客。

      Gōngsī juédìng jiàngdī chǎnpǐn jiàgé lái xīyǐn gèng duō gùkè.

      The company decided to lower product prices to attract more customers.

    • 多喝水可以降低生病的风险。

      Duō hē shuǐ kěyǐ jiàngdī shēngbìng de fēngxiǎn.

      Drinking more water can reduce the risk of getting sick.

    • 政府出台了新政策来降低年轻人的住房成本。

      Zhèngfǔ chūtái le xīn zhèngcè lái jiàngdī niánqīngrén de zhùfáng chéngběn.

      The government introduced new policies to reduce housing costs for young people.

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