Usage of 跌
The character 跌 primarily means "to fall" or "to drop." It is commonly used to describe physical falling, such as tripping or stumbling, as well as figurative falling, like prices or emotions dropping sharply.
Common contexts
- Physical falling: 跌倒 (to fall down), often used when someone trips or loses balance.
- Financial or numerical decline: 股票跌价 (stock price falls), indicating a decrease in value.
- Emotional or abstract decline: 情绪跌落 (mood falls), describing a sudden drop in feelings or spirits.
Collocations and patterns
- 跌倒: to fall down physically.
- 跌价: price drop, used in commerce and finance.
- 跌入谷底: to fall into a valley, metaphorically meaning to hit rock bottom emotionally or financially.
Notes
When using 跌 to describe physical falling, it often pairs with 倒 (跌倒) to emphasize the action of falling down. For financial or abstract declines, 跌 is used alone or with words like 价 (price) or 情绪 (mood). Avoid confusing 跌 with 掉 (diào), which also means "to fall" but often implies something falling off or dropping from a place.