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    Expressing 'to fall into' with 陷入 (xiànrù)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 陷入 + 了 + State

    Explanation

    The verb 陷入 (xiànrù) means 'to fall into' or 'to sink into,' typically describing entering an undesirable state or situation. It is commonly followed by abstract nouns like 困境 (dilemma), 沉默 (silence), or 混乱 (chaos). Adding 了 indicates that the state has already been entered.

    Examples

    • 谈判陷入了僵局，双方都不肯让步。

      Tánpàn xiànrù le jiāngjú, shuāngfāng dōu bù kěn ràngbù.

      The negotiations reached a deadlock, and neither side was willing to compromise.

    • 听到那个消息后，整个房间陷入了沉默。

      Tīngdào nàge xiāoxi hòu, zhěnggè fángjiān xiànrù le chénmò.

      After hearing that news, the entire room fell into silence.

    • 公司因为管理不善陷入了困境。

      Gōngsī yīnwèi guǎnlǐ bú shàn xiànrù le kùnjìng.

      The company fell into difficulty due to poor management.

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