Chinese
xiàchǎng
Meaning: end; outcome; fate (often negative)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

下場
下
場
下场
下
场

Example sentences

He ended up with such a tragic fate; he truly deserved it.
那位球員因嚴重犯規而被罰下場。
那位球员因严重犯规而被罚下场。
That player was sent off for a serious foul.
沒想到忙了一整天,卻落得兩頭不討好的下場。
没想到忙了一整天,却落得两头不讨好的下场。
I didn't expect that after being busy all day, I'd end up pleasing neither side.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to a bad end or result.

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