Definition
犯下 is a resultative verb (r.v.) formed from 犯 (to offend) and the complement 下 (down, indicating completion). It means 'to commit (a serious offense)' — typically used in formal or written contexts with objects like 罪行 (crime), 大错 (big mistake), or 罪孽 (sin). Unlike 犯 alone, 犯下 emphasizes the gravity and finality of the act.
r.v.
to commit (a serious crime, offense, or mistake)to be guilty of
Examples
- 犯下。Tā fàn xià le bù kě ráoshù de zuìxíng.He committed an unforgivable crime.
- 犯下。Zhège cuòwù shì tā niánqīng shí fàn xià de.This mistake was something she committed when she was young.
- 犯下。Méiyǒu rén gǎn fàn xià zhèyàng de dà cuò.No one dares to commit such a big mistake.
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