Meaning
This phrase combines the verb 下降 (to descend/decline) with the suffix 中, which indicates an ongoing process or state. It describes something that is currently in the midst of falling, dropping, or declining, whether referring to numbers, temperatures, prices, or other measurable quantities.
Usage
Commonly used in news reports, weather forecasts, financial contexts, and data analysis to describe trends. The 中 suffix emphasizes the progressive nature of the decline, similar to the English '-ing' form. Often appears in formal or written contexts more than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01这个月的销售额下降中，我们需要想办法提高业绩。, .This month's sales figures are declining; we need to find ways to improve performance.
- 02气温下降中，大家出门要多穿点衣服。, .The temperature is dropping; everyone should wear more clothes when going out.
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Common collocations
- 温度下降中temperature is dropping
- 价格下降中prices are declining
- 正在下降中currently declining
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Origin
The phrase builds on 下降, which literally means 'descend-drop.' Adding 中 (middle/center) creates a progressive aspect marker borrowed from classical usage where 中 indicated being in the midst of an action.