(yǔn) — (bound form) to fall (from the sky; of celestial bodies or metaphorically)

Definition

Bound form meaning 'to fall from the sky' — used almost entirely in set terms about meteors (陨石, 陨落) and, metaphorically, the passing of a great person. Not used as a standalone verb.

bound form
(bound form) to fall (from the sky; of celestial bodies or metaphorically)

Examples

  • Kē xué jiā fā xiàn le yí kuài jù dà de yǔn shí.
    Scientists discovered a huge meteorite.
  • Nà kē liú xīng zài tiān kōng zhōng yǔn luò, fēi cháng zhuàng guān.
    That meteor fell in the sky, very spectacular.
  • Zhè wèi wěi rén yǔn luò de xiāo xi ràng quán guó zhèn jīng.
    The news of this great person's fall shocked the whole nation.

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