Definition
这是一个成语，字面意思是‘比人低一个等级’，用来形容地位、品质或能力比别人差，常带有自卑或受轻视的意味。它通常用作表语或定语，例如‘感觉低人一等’（feel inferior to others）。在比较结构中，强调某人在某方面不如别人。
f.e.
inferior to otherslower in status or qualityfeeling that one is a notch below others
Examples
- ，低人一等，。Zài zhè jiā gōngsī, tā zǒng juéde zìjǐ dī rén yī děng, suǒyǐ gōngzuò shí bù gǎn tí yìjiàn.In this company, he always feels inferior to others, so he doesn't dare to raise opinions at work.
- 低人一等，。Tā cóng bù yīnwèi chūshēn pínhán ér dī rén yī děng, fǎn'ér gèngjiā nǔlì fèndòu.She never feels inferior because of her poor background; instead, she works even harder.
- ，低人一等。Shèhuì yīnggāi chuàngzào píngděng de jīhuì, ràng měi ge rén dōu bù juéde zìjǐ dī rén yī děng.Society should create equal opportunities so that no one feels inferior to others.
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