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Definition
To fall, drop, decline, or plunge in level or value.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal contexts like news reports, financial analysis, or academic discussions regarding statistics and trends. In casual daily conversation, people often prefer using 落 or 跌落 instead to describe a decrease in value or quantity.
Examples
The stock market dropped a lot today.
Do you think property prices will continue to fall?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for physical objects falling from a height, as that would be 跌 or 跌落. It is strictly reserved for abstract levels, prices, or statistical data.
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Grammar guides
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