堕
落

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The word "堕落" is formed by combining the character "堕", meaning to fall or sink, often implying a descent or decline, with the character "落", meaning to fall or drop. Both characters contribute the core idea of downward movement, and their combination creates a compound word that specifically denotes a fall into degradation, corruption, or moral decline.

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他的行为堕落了。

Tā de xíngwéi duòluò le.

His behavior has degenerated.

看到朋友堕落，我很伤心。

Kàndào péngyou duòluò, wǒ hěn shāngxīn.

Seeing my friend degenerate, I am very sad.

如果继续堕落，他将失去一切。

Rúguǒ jìxù duòluò, tā jiāng shīqù yīqiè.

If he continues to degenerate, he will lose everything.

社会的堕落往往源于道德的缺失。

Shèhuì de duòluò wǎngwǎng yuányú dàodé de quēshī.

The degeneration of society often stems from a lack of morality.

尽管面临诱惑，他坚决不让自己堕落。

Jǐnguǎn miànlín yòuhuò, tā jiānjué bù ràng zìjǐ duòluò.

Despite facing temptations, he firmly refuses to let himself degenerate.

Word Definition - 堕落

duò luò to degrade; to degenerate; to become depraved; corrupt; a fall from grace

Individual Character Details

堕 duò
落 là, lào, luò