下
去

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The word 下去 is formed by combining two directional characters: 下, meaning "down", and 去, meaning "to go". Together, they create a single compound that visually and conceptually depicts the idea of motion downward and away from the speaker's frame of reference, forming a complete path of movement.

Example Sentences Hide

他走下山去。

Tā zǒu xià shān qù.

He walks down the mountain.

孩子们跑下楼去了。

Háizimen pǎo xià lóu qù le.

The children ran downstairs.

请继续说下去。

Qǐng jìxù shuō xià qù.

Please continue speaking.

这种情况不能持续下去。

Zhè zhǒng qíngkuàng bù néng chíxù xià qù.

This situation cannot continue.

如果雨再下下去，我们就不能去公园了。

Rúguǒ yǔ zài xià xià qù, wǒmen jiù bù néng qù gōngyuán le.

If the rain continues to fall, we won't be able to go to the park.

Word Definition - 下去

xià qù to go down; to descend; to go on; to continue; (of a servant) to withdraw

Individual Character Details

下 xià
去 qù