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March 24, 2026
降落jiàngluò(jiang4luo4)
降落 (jiàngluò) means to descend or to land, typically used in reference to aircraft, but can also apply to other contexts such as parachuting or falling objects. It conveys the action of coming down from a higher position to a lower one, often indicating a safe arrival or completion of a journey.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 降落 is often associated with safety and successful completion of a journey, especially in the context of air travel. The Chinese New Year celebrations may also include fireworks that '降落' to the ground after their display.
Memory Tip
Imagine a plane '降落' (landing) on a runway. The character 降 (jiàng) resembles a downward arrow, suggesting descent, while 落 (luò) looks like a leaf falling from a tree. Visualize the plane's smooth landing as both elements come together.
Meanings of 降落
jiàngluò(jiang4luo4)
1to descend
2to land
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About 降落
降落Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 降落
Quick Contrast
降落 (jiàngluò) vs 着陆 (zhuólù) — use 降落 for general descent or landing, while 着陆 specifically refers to landing on a surface, often in aviation contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a plane '降落' (landing) on a runway. The character 降 (jiàng) resembles a downward arrow, suggesting descent, while 落 (luò) looks like a leaf falling from a tree. Visualize the plane's smooth landing as both elements come together.
Usage Notes
This verb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in aviation discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with '上升' (shàngshēng), which means 'to ascend.' Make sure to use the correct tone and context when discussing travel or movement.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 降落 connects with other words related to travel and motion, such as 起飞 (qǐfēi, to take off) and 飞机 (fēijī, airplane). Focus on its usage in sentences describing flights or other descending actions to reinforce your understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 降落 is often associated with safety and successful completion of a journey, especially in the context of air travel. The Chinese New Year celebrations may also include fireworks that '降落' to the ground after their display.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 降落 with '下降' (xiàjiàng), which means 'to descend' but is used in different contexts. For instance, saying '飞机下降了' (The plane descended) is less specific than saying '飞机降落了' (The plane landed).
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Grammar Patterns of 降落
降落 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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飞机获准____于不伦瑞克的格林科机场。
The plane had been cleared for landing at Brunswick's Glynco Airport.
In Chinese culture, the concept of 降落 is often associated with safety and successful completion of a journey, especially in the context of air travel. The Chinese New Year celebrations may also include fireworks that '降落' to the ground after their display.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, landing an aircraft is often viewed with a sense of accomplishment and relief, while in Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on safety and auspiciousness during the landing phase.
Frequently Asked Questions about 降落
No, 降落 can refer to any type of descent, such as parachuting, falling objects, or even metaphorical descents.
You can say, '飞机已经降落在机场了' (The plane has landed at the airport).
The tones are jiàng (4th tone) and luò (4th tone), both falling tones.
