- 抬头不见低头见 táitóubùjiàndītóujiàn to cross paths regularly(idiom) to meet or see each other frequently; said of people living or working in close proximity who constantly cross paths
- 低头不见抬头见 dītóubùjiàntáitóujiàn to cross paths regularly(idiom) to see each other all the time; to meet or cross paths frequently because of living or working in close proximity
- 低头不语 dītóubùyǔ to hang one's head in silenceTo lower one's head and remain silent, often due to shyness, deep thought, or shame.
- 低头族 dītóuzú smartphone addictssmartphone addicts; a term for people who are constantly looking down at their phones or tablets in public
- 低头认罪 dītóurènzuì to plead guiltyto bow one's head and admit one's guilt; to acknowledge one's crimes