Definition
陨落 is a formal, literary verb used for celestial bodies (stars, meteors) falling from the sky, and figuratively for the death of a great or revered person (like a hero, leader, or superstar). It carries a solemn, grand tone — do not use it for everyday falling (like a book falling off a table); use 掉 or 落 instead.
v
(of a celestial body) to fall from the sky(figurative, of a great person) to pass away
Examples
- 陨落。Nà kē liúxīng zài yèkōng zhōng yǔn luò le.That meteor fell in the night sky.
- 陨落。Yí dài jùxīng yǔn luò le.A superstar of a generation has fallen.
- 陨落。Zhè wèi wěirén zài zuótiān yǔn luò le.This great person passed away yesterday.
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