Definition
低谷 (dī gǔ) is a figurative noun meaning a low point or trough, used for situations like the economy or one's career. It contrasts with 山谷 (shān gǔ), which refers to a literal geographic valley between mountains. 低谷 is always metaphorical, while 山谷 is only literal.
noun
low pointtroughnadir (figurative, of a cycle or situation)
Easily confused
- 低估dī gūsound-aliketo underestimate; to underrate
- 嘀咕dí gusound-aliketo mutter, to mumble (to oneself)
Examples
- 低谷。Tā zuìjìn shìyè chǔyú dī gǔ.He is currently at a low point in his career.
- 低谷？Jīngjì dī gǔ shénme shíhou cái huì guòqù?When will the economic trough finally pass?
- 低谷。Zǒuchū rénshēng de dī gǔ xūyào yǒngqì.It takes courage to walk out of life's valleys.
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