Is 墯 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 墯 is a rare character primarily found in classical literature. The simplified form 堕 is more commonly used in modern writing.

What is the main difference between 墯 and 堕?

墯 is the traditional form while 堕 is the simplified version. They share the same meaning of falling or degenerating, but 堕 is much more common in contemporary usage.

Is 墯 suitable for personal names?

Generally not recommended due to its negative connotations of moral decline and physical sinking. It carries an inauspicious meaning that most parents would avoid.

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墯 · duò

To fall, sink, or degenerate;

to become depraved or corrupt;

often used in classical texts to describe moral or physical descent.

To fall, sink, or degenerateto become depraved or corruptoften used in classical texts to describe moral

Usage highlights

to fall intoto degenerate morallyto sink downto become depravedto collapse morallyto fall into water

Synonyms

堕— to fall, sink (more common modern variant)
落— to fall, drop
沉— to sink, submerge

Antonyms

升— to rise, ascend
扬— to raise, uplift
进— to advance, progress

Usage & contexts

Examples

The stone fell into the water (石墯水中).
He degenerated into depravity (他墯落腐化).
The city sank into chaos (城市墯入混乱).

Collocations

to fall into(墯入)
to degenerate morally(墯落)
to sink down(墯下)
to become depraved(墯坏)
to collapse morally(墯丧)
to fall into water(墯水)

Idioms

To fall into depravity and not repent(墯落不悔)
To sink into depravity and become incurable(墯落难救)
To degenerate to the extreme(墯落至极)

Cultural background

FAQ

墯 is a classical character rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily appearing in literary or historical contexts.
It often carries a negative connotation of moral decline or physical sinking, reflecting traditional values that emphasize moral integrity.
The character is structurally complex, combining the radical 土 (earth) with 隋 (to decline), visually reinforcing the concept of sinking or falling.

墯 (duò) - To fall, sink, or degenerate & to become depraved or corrupt