verb HSK 4
to land · to descend · to touch down
Meaning
降落 describes the action of coming down from the air to the ground, most commonly used for aircraft landing. It combines the concepts of descending (降) and settling/falling (落) to convey a controlled landing motion.
Usage
This is the standard term used in aviation contexts for airplane landings. It's formal enough for news reports and announcements but also used in everyday conversation when discussing flights. Native speakers use it for any aircraft including planes, helicopters, and spacecraft.
Examples
- 01飞机将在十分钟后降落在首都机场。.The plane will land at the Capital Airport in ten minutes.
- 02由于天气恶劣，直升机无法降落。, .Due to bad weather, the helicopter cannot land.
Characters
Common collocations
- 安全降落to land safely
- 紧急降落emergency landing
- 降落地点landing site
- 降落伞parachute
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to downward movement. 降 originally depicted descending from a height, while 落 shows grass or leaves falling. Together they emphasize a controlled descent and landing.