dit3 si5跌市
Jyutpingdit3 si5
Yaledit síh
Definition
To fall in price or decline, referring specifically to the stock market.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a downward trend in the stock market rather than a single stock price drop. It functions as a verb or a noun depending on the sentence structure, often used to describe the general sentiment of the financial climate. It carries a sense of anxiety or caution, as it is almost always used in the context of financial loss.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a physical object falling, which requires the verb 跌. Learners sometimes mistakenly use this for any price drop, but it is strictly reserved for the stock market index or general market conditions.
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