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    Describing a low-key manner with 低调 (dīdiào)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    保持 + 低调 / 低调 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    低调 (dīdiào) means "low-key," "understated," or "discreet," describing a style or behavior that avoids drawing attention. It can be used as both an adjective and an adverb. For example, 保持低调 means "to keep a low profile."

    Examples

    • 他一向很低调，从不炫耀自己的成绩。

      tā yīxiàng hěn dīdiào, cóng bù xuànyào zìjǐ de chéngjì.

      He has always been low-key and never shows off his achievements.

    • 这次旅行我们低调一点，别发朋友圈了。

      zhè cì lǚxíng wǒmen dīdiào yīdiǎn, bié fā péngyouquān le.

      Let's keep a low profile on this trip; let's not post on social media.

    • 她穿得很低调，但看得出来品味很好。

      tā chuān de hěn dīdiào, dàn kàn de chūlái pǐnwèi hěn hǎo.

      She dresses very low-key, but you can tell she has great taste.

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