leon4 haam6淪陷沦陷
Jyutpingleon4 haam6
Yalelèuhn haahm
Definition
To fall to the enemy; to be occupied by an invading force.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the loss of territory or a city to an invading force, carrying a heavy sense of tragedy and defeat. While it can be used metaphorically in modern contexts to describe a place being overrun by something negative, such as a neighborhood being taken over by luxury shops, the primary association remains historical and military.
Examples
Back when Hong Kong was under occupation, life was very difficult.
If this place falls to the enemy, where can we go to take refuge?
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