sink; subside; cave in
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to sink; to subside; to cave in; to become concave downward or inward
Describes physical objects, surfaces, or body parts that sink, collapse, or become hollow. Commonly used for foundations, eye sockets, cheeks, or baked goods.
Tā她
de的
yǎn眼
kuāng眶
xià下
xiàn陷
，
kàn看
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
pí疲
bèi惫
。
Her eye sockets are sunken, making her look very tired.
Yóu由
yú于
cháng长
qī期
gān干
hàn旱
，
dì地
jī基
kāi开
shǐ始
xià下
xiàn陷
。
Due to long-term drought, the foundation began to subside.
Show 2 more examplesShow fewer examples
Zhè这
zhǒng种
dàn蛋
gāo糕
kǎo烤
hǎo好
hòu后
zhōng中
jiān间
huì会
xià下
xiàn陷
。
This type of cake sinks in the middle after baking.
Tā他
de的
shuāng双
jiá颊
xià下
xiàn陷
，
xiǎn显
de得
xiāo消
shòu瘦
bù不
kān堪
。
His cheeks are hollow, appearing terribly emaciated.