3.12Usage: +++++
下
Descend / Down / Next Antonym. 上
- 下雨 (xià yǔ) To rain Literal. Descend rain
- 下雪 (xià xuě) To snow Literal. Descend snow
- 下车 (xià chē) Alight from the car Literal. Descend from car
- 下飞机 (xià fēi jī) Get off the plane Literal. Descend from plane
- 下毒 (xià dú) To drop poison Literal. Descend of poison (into)
- 下酒菜 (xià jiǔ cài) Bar snacks Literal. Down alcohol dishes
- 手下 (shǒu xià) Subordinate Literal. Hand down
+ A LITTLE MORE +
一下 (yī xià) Literal. Descend (in time) is widely added after a verb to mean "for a while"
玩一下 (wán yī xià) Play for a while
等一下 (děng yī xià) Hold on Literal. Wait for a while
看一下 (kàn yī xià) Take a quick look Literal.Look for a while
想一下 (xiǎng yī xià) Have a think Literal. Think for a while
+ SIMILAR CHARACTERS +
虫 Insect Radical + 下 = 虾 (xiā) Prawn
口 Mouth Radical + 下 = 吓 (xià) Scare / Fright