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Expressing 'to fall into' with 落入 (luòrù)
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Structure
Subject + 落入 + Object
Explanation
The compound verb 落入 (luòrù) means 'to fall into' and is often used figuratively to describe ending up in an undesirable situation. It typically takes an object describing the place, state, or person's control one falls into. This word carries a more literary or formal tone than simple 掉进.
Examples
那只小鸟不小心落入了猎人的陷阱。
Nà zhī xiǎo niǎo bù xiǎoxīn luòrù le lièrén de xiànjǐng.
That little bird accidentally fell into the hunter's trap.
他因为轻信别人，落入了骗子的圈套。
Tā yīnwèi qīngxìn biérén, luòrù le piànzi de quāntào.
Because he trusted others too easily, he fell into the swindler's trap.
这座城市一度落入敌人的手中。
Zhè zuò chéngshì yídù luòrù dírén de shǒu zhōng.
This city once fell into the hands of the enemy.