降 | Chinese meaning

降【jiàng】

HSK 4

to drop
to fall
to come down
to descend

Generated definitions (experimental)

to drop

This usage refers to a decrease in position, quantity, or value. It often describes something literally moving downwards or a reduction in levels.

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The temperature has started to drop.

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His grades have dropped a lot.

to fall

This meaning captures the notion of something that is suddenly moving downward due to gravity or a similar force. It can also imply a loss of balance.

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The fruit on the tree is starting to fall down gradually.

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He accidentally fell down.

to come down

This phrase indicates the act of moving from a higher position to a lower one, often used in contexts where someone or something is descending.

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He came down from upstairs.

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The rain is heavy, and the clouds are also coming down slowly.

to descend

This meaning implies a more controlled or purposeful downward movement, often used in contexts like elevation changes, such as airplanes or individuals going down stairs.

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The airplane is starting to descend in preparation for landing.

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We are slowly descending down the stairs.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to descendto drop in priceto cool downto descend as rainrapid descentto fall as snowto demoteto subdueto be bornto arriveto settle dustto reduce speed