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    Using 投下 (tóuxià) to express 'to cast down'

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 投下 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 投下 (tóuxià) means 'to cast down' or 'to throw down,' describing the action of projecting or dropping something downward. It combines 投 (to throw) and 下 (down). It is commonly used to describe casting shadows, dropping bombs, or figuratively making investments.

    Examples

    • 夕阳投下长长的影子，景色非常美。

      xīyáng tóu xià cháng cháng de yǐngzi, jǐngsè fēicháng měi.

      The setting sun cast long shadows, and the scenery was very beautiful.

    • 飞机在城市上空投下了救援物资。

      fēijī zài chéngshì shàngkōng tóu xià le jiùyuán wùzī.

      The airplane dropped relief supplies over the city.

    • 路灯在地面上投下一圈昏黄的光。

      lùdēng zài dìmiàn shàng tóu xià yī quān hūnhuáng de guāng.

      The streetlight cast a circle of dim yellow light on the ground.

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