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坍塌
tāntā
Description
坍塌的意思是房子、桥或者山突然倒下来。
The meaning of 坍塌 is when a house, bridge, or mountain suddenly falls down.
下大雨以后，那座旧房子坍塌了。
After heavy rain, that old house 坍塌ed.
Meanings
坍塌tāntā
to collapse; to cave in
地震让很多房子坍塌了。
The earthquake caused many houses to collapse.
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Notes
- Etymology
坍 and 塌 both mean to fall down or collapse, forming a synonym compound.
- Nuance
often used for buildings, bridges, or earth structures giving way suddenly.
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