塴 (bèng) - To collapse & to fall down

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To collapse;

to fall down;

used in reference to the collapse of earth, tombs, or structures.

To collapseto fall downused in reference to the collapse of earth,

Usage highlights

Tomb collapseMountain collapseWall collapseEarth collapseBank collapse

Synonyms

  • 崩— to collapse; to fall apart
  • 塌— to collapse; to fall down

Antonyms

  • 立— to stand; to erect
  • 建— to build; to construct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tomb collapsed (墓塴).
  • The landslide caused the hillside to give way (山塴).
  • The ancient wall fell into ruin (墙塴).

Collocations

  • Tomb collapse(墓塴)
  • Mountain collapse(山塴)
  • Wall collapse(墙塴)
  • Earth collapse(土塴)
  • Bank collapse(堤塴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical or technical texts describing structural or geological failure.
  • Often associated with tomb structures in historical contexts, indicating decay or destruction.

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