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.
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