verb HSK 5
to fall · to drop · to tumble down
Meaning
跌落 describes the action of falling or dropping from a higher position to a lower one, often suddenly or unexpectedly. It can refer to physical objects falling, people tumbling down, or metaphorically to declining prices, standards, or status.
Usage
This word is commonly used in both literal contexts (objects or people falling) and figurative contexts (prices dropping, reputation falling). It's more formal than colloquial alternatives like 掉下来. Often appears in news reports describing accidents or market movements.
Examples
- 01那个花瓶从桌子上跌落下来，摔碎了。, .The vase fell from the table and shattered.
- 02股市今天大幅跌落，投资者损失惨重。, .The stock market fell sharply today, and investors suffered heavy losses.
Characters
Common collocations
- 跌落悬崖to fall off a cliff
- 价格跌落prices drop
- 跌落谷底to fall to rock bottom
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently mean 'to fall,' with 跌 emphasizing stumbling or tumbling motion and 落 indicating downward movement. Together they reinforce the meaning of falling from height.