衰落 (shuāi luò) — to decline, to wane, to go downhill

Definition

衰落 means a gradual loss of vigor, status, or strength — used for dynasties, traditions, and health. Compare 下降 (concrete numbers/physics) and 衰退 (capacity, memory, economy).

verb

to declineto waneto go downhill

Examples

18衰落。
Zhè ge wáng cháo cóng 18 shì jì kāi shǐ shuāi luò.
This dynasty began to decline from the 18th century.
衰落。
Chuán tǒng shǒu gōng yì zhèng zài zhú jiàn shuāi luò.
Traditional handicrafts are gradually declining.
衰落。
Tā de jiàn kāng zài tuì xiū hòu míng xiǎn shuāi luò le.
His health noticeably declined after retirement.