落
fall; drop; decline; stay; belong
Meanings
12 senses · 56 examplesverb
to fall; to drop down
neutralDescribes objects falling from a higher position naturally.
Autumn has arrived, and leaves are falling one after another.
She was so emotional that tears fell from her eyes.
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A gust of wind blew, and petals covered the entire courtyard.
An apple fell from the tree branch and hit Newton.
It's raining, and raindrops are pattering on the roof.
verb
to descend; to set
neutralUsed for natural downward movement, such as tides, sun, or aircraft.
In the evening, the sun slowly sets behind the mountains.
After high tide, the seawater starts to ebb.
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The plane began to descend five kilometers away from the airport.
The temperature dropped suddenly by ten degrees, everyone put on their coats.
The hot air balloon slowly descended towards the ground.
verb
to lower; to put down
neutralUsed when you intentionally lower something to a lower position.
After the performance ended, the staff slowly lowered the stage curtain.
Please lower the conference room curtains to block the sunlight.
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He lowered the flag in his hand to signal the end of the game.
The elevator descended to the first floor, and the doors opened automatically.
Mom told me to take the coat off the hanger and fold it properly.
verb
to decline; to fall apart
formalUsed for businesses, families, or social status declining over time.
After decades of war, this once prosperous small town gradually declined.
This old restaurant went bankrupt and declined due to poor management.
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Many aristocratic families from the old era have fallen into decline.
The war turned this once prosperous city into a state of disarray and decline.
He became addicted to gambling and his family fell into ruin, so he had to beg for a living.
verb
to be left behind; to fail
neutralUsed for failing to achieve a goal or being excluded from a group.
He performed poorly in the civil service exam and was not selected.
Because the training intensity was too high, many new recruits fell behind the team.
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In ancient imperial exams, many candidates failed repeatedly their entire lives.
He was five minutes late and lost the student council election this time.
This veteran football team had a poor performance this season and eventually was relegated.
verb
to stay; to settle
neutralUsed for stopping temporarily or leaving a lasting impression/result.
Let's stop here for a rest before continuing our journey.
He moved to this city five years ago and has fully adapted to life here now.
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This poem disappeared without leaving any trace.
This spring rain fell on the dry land and eased the drought.
They decided to settle down in this beautiful small town.
noun
place; location
neutralUsed to refer to a place where someone stays or an object is placed.
This ancient village is our final stop on this trip.
After years of hard work in the city, he finally found his own place to settle down.
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There is no clear plan for this matter, so we cannot proceed for now.
We found a safe campsite at the foot of the mountain.
He has been unable to find a job and is very anxious every day.
noun
village; settlement
formalRefers to a small community of people living together.
This remote village still retains traditional folk culture to this day.
The government is vigorously improving transportation conditions in remote villages.
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This ancient settlement has a history of more than a thousand years.
Nomadic peoples change their settlements according to seasonal changes.
verb
to belong to; to fall into
formalUsed to indicate that power, responsibility, or ownership belongs to a certain group or person.
All power of the People's Republic of China belongs to the people.
This heavy responsibility falls on the shoulders of our younger generation.
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After fierce bidding, this project was awarded to our company.
This century-old old shop finally fell into the hands of foreign capital.
A country's sovereignty and territorial integrity must not be violated by any external forces.
verb
to get; to obtain
neutralUsed to describe gaining a certain result or status.
He stayed up late preparing for half a month, but this interview fell through.
After a year of busyness, he finally enjoyed a peaceful retirement life.
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Although we won this game, we ended up with a lose-lose result.
He received a demerit penalty for violating the rules.
He failed his investment and ended up heavily in debt.
verb
to write; to inscribe
neutralUsed for writing signatures, accounts, or formal documents.
Please sign your name at the end of this contract.
He wrote down what he saw and heard today in his diary.
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The accountant is recording every expense of the company in the books.
This calligraphy work has the author's inscription and seal on it.
Please help me write a message of blessing on this greeting card.
noun
surname Luo
neutralA common Chinese family name.
Teacher Luo is a special-grade Chinese teacher in our school.
Mr. Luo is a famous archaeologist.