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低檔

简低档 · 繁低檔

Mandarin · pinyin dī dàng

low-grade
of low worth or rank
poor quality
inferior

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低: dī · low; to lower, hang, bend, bow
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档: dàng · shelf; frame, crosspiece

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1–4 · di1 dang4

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adj

low-grade

noun

(chiefly Taiwan) alternative form of 低擋 /低挡 (“low gear”)

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