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衰落
shuāiluò
Description
“衰落”是说一个国家、城市或家族从强大、繁荣变得越来越弱、越来越差。
"衰落" means that a country, city, or family becomes weaker and worse from being strong and prosperous.
这个词常用在历史和比较正式的文章里。
This word is often used in historical and more formal articles.
Meanings
衰落shuāiluò
to decline; to fall from prosperity into weakness
这个古城慢慢衰落了。
This ancient city gradually declined.
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Notes
- Etymology
衰 (weaken, decay) + 落 (fall/drop), together meaning to fall into decline.
- Nuance
more formal and broad than 衰退, often used for nations, cultures, or families over long periods.
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