collapse; subside; sink; cave in
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to sink; to subside; to collapse; to cave in (of ground, foundations, etc.)
Refers to the sinking or collapse of ground, foundations, roads, or structures. Often caused by geological factors, water erosion, or earthquakes.
Dì地
jī基
tā塌
xiàn陷
le了
。
The foundation has subsided.
Bào暴
yǔ雨
dǎo导
zhì致
lù路
miàn面
tā塌
xiàn陷
。
The heavy rain caused the road surface to collapse.
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Dì地
zhèn震
shǐ使
shān山
tǐ体
tā塌
xiàn陷
，
zǔ阻
duàn断
le了
dào道
lù路
。
The earthquake caused the mountain to collapse, blocking the road.
Fèi废
qì弃
kuàng矿
jǐng井
de的
dǐng顶
bù部
yǐ已
jīng经
tā塌
xiàn陷
le了
。
The roof of the abandoned mine has already caved in.