下情 xiàqínɡ noun ① （下级情况） grass roots conditions ▸ 下情上达 make the situation at the lower levels known to the higher levels ▸ 体察下情 observe and understand the life and thoughts of ordinary people ② （下级意见） grass roots opinion ▸ 下情上达 report grass roots opinions to the authority ▸ 了解下情 find out what the masses are thinking ③ self-deprecating term dated （自己的意思或心情） my situation |