(shuāi) - To fall & to tumble

Tone 1

shuāi | 14 strokes | radical:

· shuāi

To fall;

to tumble;

to throw down;

to cause to fall;

to drop and break.

To fallto tumbleto throw down

Usage highlights

Fall downFall overSmash to piecesFall from a heightThrow oneself to the groundBreak by falling

Synonyms

  • To fall; to tumble
  • To fall down; to collapse

Antonyms

  • To stand
  • To stand erect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He slipped and fell on the ice (在冰上摔倒了).
  • Be careful not to drop the vase (别把花瓶摔了).
  • The child fell off the bicycle (从自行车上摔下来了).
  • She fell down the stairs (从楼梯上摔了下来).

Collocations

  • Fall down(摔倒)
  • Fall over(摔跤)
  • Smash to pieces(摔碎)
  • Fall from a height(摔下来)
  • Throw oneself to the ground(摔在地上)
  • Break by falling(摔坏)

Idioms

  • Fall flat on one's face(摔了个嘴啃泥)
  • Suffer a setback(摔跟头)
  • Break into pieces(摔得粉碎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in contexts related to martial arts (摔跤 - wrestling) and physical comedy.
  • Used metaphorically to describe failures or setbacks in life and career.
  • Common in safety warnings and instructions to prevent accidents.

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