Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to fall' or 'to decline' with 下跌 (xiàdiē)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 下跌

    Explanation

    下跌 (xiàdiē) means "to fall" or "to decline," typically used in financial and economic contexts to describe dropping prices, indices, or rates. It is more formal than 下降 and strongly associated with market language. It combines 下 (down) and 跌 (to tumble).

    Examples

    • 今天股市大幅下跌，投资者都很紧张。

      jīntiān gǔshì dàfú xiàdiē, tóuzīzhě dōu hěn jǐnzhāng.

      The stock market dropped sharply today, and investors are all very nervous.

    • 房价连续三个月下跌，很多人开始观望。

      Fángjià liánxù sān gè yuè xiàdiē, hěn duō rén kāishǐ guānwàng.

      Housing prices have fallen for three consecutive months, and many people are starting to wait and see.

    • 油价下跌对消费者来说是个好消息。

      Yóujià xiàdiē duì xiāofèizhě lái shuō shì gè hǎo xiāoxi.

      The drop in oil prices is good news for consumers.

    Similar Grammar

    Often Confused With

    Expressing 'to fall' or 'to decline' with 下跌 (xiàdiē) | Chinese Grammar