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沉下去
Phrasechén xiàqù
Description
东西太重的时候，它会在水里沉下去。
When something is too heavy, it will sink down in the water.
这个词也可以说心情或者太阳慢慢往下走。
This word can also describe feelings or the sun slowly going down.
Meanings
沉下去chén xiàqù
to sink down (into water)
石头很快就沉下去了。
The stone sank quickly.
沉下去chén xiàqù
to sink/drop lower (of sun, mood, etc.)
太阳慢慢沉下去了。
The sun slowly set.
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Notes
- Form
沉 (to sink) + 下去 (directional complement 'down and away').
- Nuance
下去 adds a sense of continued downward movement away from the speaker.
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