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Expressing 'to decline' with 下滑 (xiàhuá)
Structure
Subject + (Adverb) + 下滑
Explanation
The verb 下滑 (xiàhuá) means 'to decline,' 'to slide down,' or 'to drop,' typically describing a downward trend in numbers, performance, or economic indicators. It is widely used in business, finance, and news contexts to describe decreasing values. Adverbs like 大幅 (significantly) or 持续 (continuously) are often placed before 下滑 to indicate the degree of decline.
Examples
今年公司的利润大幅下滑。
jīnnián gōngsī de lìrùn dàfú xiàhuá.
The company's profits dropped sharply this year.
受天气影响，旅游业的收入持续下滑。
shòu tiānqì yǐngxiǎng, lǚyóuyè de shōurù chíxù xiàhuá.
Affected by the weather, tourism revenue has been declining continuously.
手机销量在过去两个季度明显下滑。
Shǒujī xiāoliàng zài guòqù liǎng gè jìdù míngxiǎn xiàhuá.
Mobile phone sales have declined noticeably over the past two quarters.