Usage of 降低
The verb 降低 (jiàng dī) means "to reduce" or "to lower" and is commonly used in formal and everyday contexts. It often refers to lowering quantities, levels, prices, or standards.
Common contexts
降 (to descend) combined with 低 (low) literally means "to lower down." It is frequently used in business, health, and environmental discussions.
Collocations and patterns
- 降低价格: to lower prices, often used in commerce.
- 降低标准: to lower standards, common in regulations or quality control.
- 降低风险: to reduce risk, used in finance or safety contexts.
Nuances
Using 降低 implies a deliberate action to bring something down from a previous level. It is more formal than some synonyms like 减少 (to decrease) and often used in written or official speech.
Common confusion
Do not confuse 降低 with 降落, which means "to land" or "to descend" physically. 降低 is abstract, referring to reducing levels or amounts.