坠

• Pinyin: zhuì
• Desglose de hanzi: 坠 = 土 (earth) + 队 (fall, team)

Significado

Caer; precipitarse; desplomarse.

A literary verb for falling or dropping, often used for dramatic effect. Common in contexts involving aircraft crashes, falling objects, or metaphorical decline. Can also function as a noun meaning a pendant or weight.

Ejemplos

1. 飞机坠入大海，机上人员全部遇难。
2. 树叶纷纷坠落，秋意渐浓。
3. 她的心情一下子坠入谷底。

Guía de uso

Contexto: news, literature, accidents

Tono: dramatic

Correcto

• 直升机在山区坠毁，搜救工作正在进行。(The helicopter crashed in the mountainous area, and rescue operations are underway.)
• 她戴着一枚翡翠坠子。(She wears a jade pendant.)

Incorrecto

• 我的手机坠了 — too literary; use 掉了 for everyday objects falling

Origen e historia

Pictophonetic: 土 (earth) + 队 (fall) — falling to earth

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal