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下去
xiàqù
Description
"下去"是一个方向词，表示从高的地方到低的地方去，比如从楼上到楼下。
"下去" is a directional word meaning to go from a higher place to a lower place, such as from upstairs to downstairs.
它也可以放在动词后面，表示一件事继续做下去。
It can also be placed after a verb to indicate continuing to do something.
Meanings
下去xiàqù
to go down (away from speaker)
你先下去，我马上来。
You go down first, I'll be right there.
下去xiàqù
to continue (an action), keep on
我们要坚持下去。
We have to keep going.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
下 (down) + 去 (go away from speaker), a directional complement.
- Nuance
after a verb it marks continuation, e.g. 说下去 (keep talking).
In videos
“因为我等一下去爬山”
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