降临 (jiàng lín) — to descend, to arrive, to befall (formal, used for grand or abstract events)
Definition
A formal, often grand verb meaning 'to arrive' or 'to befall' — used for events, opportunities, or disasters, not casual visits. Far more literary than 到来 or 来; close to 莅临 but not limited to distinguished guests.
verb
to descendto arriveto befall (formal, used for grand or abstract events)
Examples
- 降临。Xìng yùn zhī shén zhōng yú jiàng lín le.The goddess of luck has finally arrived.
- 降临。Zāi nàn tū rán jiàng lín zài zhè ge xiǎo zhèn.Disaster suddenly befell this small town.
- 降临，。Jī huì jiàng lín shí, yí dìng yào zhuā zhù.When opportunity comes, you must seize it.
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