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Describing something as heavy or sinking with 沉 (chén)
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下 + 沉
Explanation
The adjective 沉 (chén) can mean "heavy," "deep," or "sinking," depending on context. It describes physical weight, a sinking motion, or a somber mood. In geographical or structural contexts, it may describe land or buildings gradually subsiding.
Examples
这个箱子太沉了，我搬不动。
zhège xiāngzi tài chén le, wǒ bān bù dòng.
This box is too heavy; I can't move it.
天色沉下来，看样子要下雨了。
tiānsè chén xiàlái, kàn yàngzi yào xià yǔ le.
The sky darkened; it looks like it's going to rain.
他的心情很沉，一句话也不想说。
tā de xīnqíng hěn chén, yī jù huà yě bù xiǎng shuō.
His mood was heavy, and he didn't want to say a word.