The word '最低' denotes the absolute bottom limit in a specific range or scale.
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- Refers to the bottom position in value or degree.
- Commonly used for prices, temperatures, and requirements.
- Functions as an adjective modifying nouns or describing states.
1) 概览：最低（zuìdī）是由最高级副词“最”和形容词“低”构成的复合词，表示在某个范围内处于底部的极限。它是描述数值、标准或位置时的常用词汇。
2) 使用模式：通常置于名词之前作为定语（如：最低工资），或作为谓语描述事物的状态（如：温度降到了最低）。它常与表示范围的介词短语连用，如“在……中是最低的”。
3) 常见语境：在日常生活中，常用于讨论价格（最低价）、气温（最低气温）、要求（最低要求）或速度（最低限速）。在正式语境中，常用于法律、经济报告或技术规格说明中。
4) 近义词辨析：与“最小”相比，“最低”更侧重于高度、程度或数值的垂直维度；而“最小”侧重于体积、规模或数量的整体大小。例如，你可以说“最低的楼层”，但不能说“最小的楼层”。
Examples
这是我能接受的最低价格。
everydayThis is the lowest price I can accept.
公司设定了最低工作标准。
formalThe company has set a minimum work standard.
今天真的很冷，最低只有五度。
informalIt is really cold today, the minimum is only 5 degrees.
该地区的最低海拔为零米。
academicThe lowest altitude in this region is zero meters.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
最低工资
minimum wage
最低限度
minimum limit
最低限速
minimum speed limit
Often Confused With
Refers specifically to the smallest quantity or amount. Use '最低' for levels/standards and '最少' for countable items.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '最低' to describe the lower bound of a scale. It is neutral in register but often appears in professional or technical documents. Avoid using it to describe people's height; use '最矮' instead.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '最低' when they mean 'at least' (至少). Also, avoid using it for 'smallest size' (最小). Always remember it relates to a vertical scale or a standard.
Tips
Use with numerical values
Always pair '最低' with measurable units like degrees, currency, or speed to sound natural.
Do not confuse with 'at least'
Remember that '最低' is an adjective, whereas '至少' is an adverb meaning 'at least'.
Economic context in China
The term '最低工资标准' (minimum wage) is a very common phrase in Chinese social and labor news.
Word Origin
Derived from '最' (most/superlative) + '低' (low). It literally translates to 'most low' or 'lowest'.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, '最低' is frequently used in contract negotiations to express a firm bottom line, reflecting a culture that values clear boundaries in business.
Memory Tip
Think of a thermometer: the bottom mark is the '最低' (lowest) temperature. Just like the bottom of a ladder, it is the lowest point.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“最低”通常指高度、程度或数值的极限，如最低气温；“最少”侧重于数量的多少，如最少的人数。
不可以，“最低”主要作为形容词使用。如果想表达“至少”，建议使用“至少”这个副词。
在口语中常用于询问价格，比如“这已经是最低价了”。
它的反义词是“最高”，用于表示处于顶端的位置或程度。
Test Yourself
今天北京的___气温是零下五度。
气温通常用“最低”或“最高”来修饰。
哪句话是正确的？
“最低要求”是固定搭配。
价格 / 最低 / 这个 / 是 / 。
语序符合主谓宾结构。
Score: /3
Summary
The word '最低' denotes the absolute bottom limit in a specific range or scale.
- Refers to the bottom position in value or degree.
- Commonly used for prices, temperatures, and requirements.
- Functions as an adjective modifying nouns or describing states.
Use with numerical values
Always pair '最低' with measurable units like degrees, currency, or speed to sound natural.
Do not confuse with 'at least'
Remember that '最低' is an adjective, whereas '至少' is an adverb meaning 'at least'.
Economic context in China
The term '最低工资标准' (minimum wage) is a very common phrase in Chinese social and labor news.
Examples
4 of 4这是我能接受的最低价格。
This is the lowest price I can accept.
公司设定了最低工作标准。
The company has set a minimum work standard.
今天真的很冷，最低只有五度。
It is really cold today, the minimum is only 5 degrees.
该地区的最低海拔为零米。
The lowest altitude in this region is zero meters.
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