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March 24, 2026
摔倒shuāidǎo(shuai1dao3)
The term '摔倒' (shuāi dǎo) means 'to fall down' or 'to slip and fall'. It is commonly used in contexts related to accidents, physical activity, or wrestling, where someone loses their balance and lands on the ground. The nuance suggests a sudden or unintended action, often resulting in injury or surprise.
Frequency#4948DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
'摔倒' is often used in Chinese sports commentary, especially in martial arts or wrestling contexts, where falls are common. Additionally, the concept of falling down might be reflected in traditional sayings about resilience and learning from mistakes.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone who is so enthusiastic about wrestling (摔 - shuāi means to throw) that they accidentally slip and fall down (倒 - dǎo). Picture a wrestler throwing themselves to the ground, emphasizing the action of falling down.
Meanings of 摔倒
shuāidǎo(shuai1dao3)
1to fall down
2to slip and fall
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About 摔倒
摔倒Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#4948Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 摔倒
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摔跤 (shuāi jiāo) - use 摔倒 when referring specifically to falling down unintentionally, while 摔跤 implies a wrestling action where falling is part of the sport.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine someone who is so enthusiastic about wrestling (摔 - shuāi means to throw) that they accidentally slip and fall down (倒 - dǎo). Picture a wrestler throwing themselves to the ground, emphasizing the action of falling down.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse '摔倒' with '跌倒' (diē dǎo), which also means to fall but can imply a more general falling without the wrestling context. '摔倒' is more informal and suitable for everyday conversations, while '跌倒' can be used in more formal contexts. Pay attention to the tone variations, as incorrect tones can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 5 HSK word, '摔倒' connects well with other action verbs related to movement and physical activity. Students should focus on the characters' components and practice using them in various sentences to discuss accidents and physical states.
Cultural Note
'摔倒' is often used in Chinese sports commentary, especially in martial arts or wrestling contexts, where falls are common. Additionally, the concept of falling down might be reflected in traditional sayings about resilience and learning from mistakes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up '摔倒' with '摔' alone, leading to incorrect sentences like '我摔在地上' (I fell on the ground) instead of '我摔倒在地上'. Remember to use '倒' to indicate the completion of the action of falling.
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Grammar Patterns of 摔倒
摔倒 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 4 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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他因____而严重扭伤了脚踝。
He had wrenched his ankle badly from the force of the fall.
Example Sentences for 摔倒 (10)
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1
他因摔倒而严重扭伤了脚踝。
tā yīn shuāi dǎo ér yán zhòng niǔ shāng le jiǎo huái。
He had wrenched his ankle badly from the force of the fall.
2
怀尔德摔倒了，头撞在石头地上。
huái ěr dé shuāi dǎo le， ， tóu zhuàng zài shí tóu dì。
Wilde fell and struck his head on the stone floor.
3
我看了一遍录像带上他摔倒时的慢动作重放。
wǒ kàn le yī biàn lù xiàng dài shàng tā shuāi dǎo shí de màn dòng zuò zhòng fàng。
I watched a slow-motion videotape replay of his fall.
4
她绊了一下摔倒了，手掌和膝盖都蹭破了。
tā bàn le yī xià shuāi dǎo le， ， shǒu zhǎng hé xī gài dū cèng pò。
She stumbled and fell, scraping her palms and knees.
5
他笨拙地摔倒了，痛苦地抱住右膝倒在地上。
tā bèn zhuō dì shuāi dǎo le， ， tòng kǔ dì bào zhù yòu xī dǎo zài dì。
He fell awkwardly and went down in agony clutching his right knee.
6
那个男孩摔倒时把膝盖蹭破了.
nà gè nán hái shuāi dǎo shí bǎ xī gài cèng pò le.
That boy scraped his knee when he slipped and fell.
7
李和我扭作一团，摔倒在地。
lǐ hé wǒ niǔ zuò yī tuán， ， shuāi dǎo zài。
Lee and I fell in a tangled heap.
8
他失去平衡，往后趔趄了一下，撞到栏杆摔倒了。
tā shī qù píng héng， ， wǎng hòu liè qiè le yī， xià ， zhuàng dào lán gān shuāi。
He lost his balance, staggered back against the rail and toppled over.
9
她摔倒了，大骂了一声。
tā shuāi dǎo le， ， dà mà le yī。
She fell over and swore loudly.
10
比尔只得扶住吉尔,不然她就会摔倒在地.
bǐ ěr zhī dé fú zhù jí ěr, , bù rán tā jiù huì shuāi dǎo zài.
Bill had to support Jill or she would have fallen to the floor.
Cultural Notes for 摔倒
🏮Cultural insight
'摔倒' is often used in Chinese sports commentary, especially in martial arts or wrestling contexts, where falls are common. Additionally, the concept of falling down might be reflected in traditional sayings about resilience and learning from mistakes.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, falling is often seen as a humorous accident, while in Chinese culture, there may be a stronger emphasis on the consequences of the fall and the need for caution.
Frequently Asked Questions about 摔倒
It's generally used in informal contexts, so for formal writing, consider using '跌倒'.
'摔' focuses on the action of throwing or causing to fall, while '倒' specifically means to fall or topple.
While it primarily refers to people, it can also describe objects that fall unexpectedly.
