Chinese
xiàlái
Meaning: to come down; (aspect marker)
Part of Speech: Verb, Particle

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Example sentences

天色突然暗下來。
天色突然暗下来。
The sky suddenly darkened.
請把這件事記下來。
Please write this matter down.
陽光從樹葉的間隙灑落下來。
Sunlight filtered down through the gaps in the leaves.
眼淚順著她的臉流了下來。
Tears flowed down her face.
看到感人的電影時,我的淚水止不住地流了下來。
When watching a moving movie, my tears couldn't stop flowing.

Usage Notes

Used as a directional verb or complement indicating downward motion or change of state.

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