Chinese

xià
Meaning: down; below; to fall (rain, etc.); next
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Adjective

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Example sentences

外面正在下大雨。
It is raining heavily outside.
儘管外面下著大雨,他還是決定出門。
Although it was raining heavily outside, he still decided to go out.
建築工人在烈日下辛勤地工作。
Construction workers are working hard under the hot sun.
這本書將在下個月出版。
This book will be published next month.
樂隊在指揮的帶領下演奏出美妙的樂曲。
The orchestra performed beautiful music under the conductor's lead.

Usage Notes

A very versatile word meaning 'down' or 'below', and also used as a verb for falling rain or snow.

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