低声下气 dīshēngxiàqì humble and submissive Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 低 dī adjective quiet low in volume or soft-spoken声 聲 shēng noun sound sound; voice; noise; something that can be heard下 xià inferior lower in rank, quality, or grade气 氣 qì noun manner style; manner; air; habit; a person's demeanor or attitude