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xià

HSK 1

Meaning

  • down
  • downwards
  • below
  • lower
  • later
  • next (week etc)
  • second (of two parts)
  • to decline
  • to go down
  • to arrive at (a decision, conclusion etc)
  • measure word to show the frequency of an action

Definition

1. 方向,与“上”相对。表示从高处到低处。2. 空间位置,在某个物体或位置的下方。3. 时间,指下一段或后一段。4. 动词,降落,落下;发出(命令、指示);做,进行;放置。5. 量词,表示动作的次数。

1. Down, below, under (opposite of 上 shàng). 2. Next (in order, time). 3. To descend, to fall, to drop. 4. To issue (an order), to send down. 5. To make (a decision), to apply (effort). 6. A measure word for times/occurrences.

Usage

”是一个多义词,可以作名词、动词、形容词、量词或方位词。作名词时,表示方、面,或一段(时间、次序)。作动词时,含义丰富,可以表示降、落、发出(命令)、做(决定)、进行(棋局、功夫)等。作形容词时,表示较低的或一位的。作量词时,表示动作的次数。作方位词时,常与“面”、“边”等组成词语,表示位置。作补语时,表示动作向或完成。

"" (xià) is a versatile word with multiple meanings and grammatical functions. As a noun, it refers to the bottom, below, or the next in sequence (time or order). As a verb, it has a wide range of meanings, including to descend, to fall, to issue (an order), to make (a decision), to carry out (e.g., a game of chess, effort). As an adjective, it means lower or next. As a measure word, it indicates the number of times an action occurs. As a locative word, it often combines with "面" (miàn) or "边" (biān) to indicate position. As a complement, it indicates downward movement or completion of an action.

Examples

  • 1 他的家就在山,风景很美。(His home is right below the mountain, the scenery is beautiful.)
  • 2 雪花轻轻地从天空中落。(Snowflakes gently fall from the sky.)
  • 3 老板向全体员工达了新的任务。(The boss issued a new task to all employees.)
  • 4 我们约定次会议在周二举行。(We agreed that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday.)
  • 5 他对着我点了一头表示同意。(He nodded at me once to show agreement.)
  • 6 请你把包放,坐来休息一。(Please put your bag down and sit down to rest for a bit.)
  • 7 了很大的决心才辞掉那份工作。(She made a great determination to quit that job.)

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