Definitions
(verb)
to collapse; to cave in
(verb)
to droop; to sag
(verb)
to settle down
Etymology phono-semantic
earth
Semantic:
土
About
The character "塌" is structured with the earth radical "土" on the left and the phonetic component "沓" on the right, which provides its pronunciation and suggests an association with concepts of sinking or crowding. Historically, this character initially conveyed meanings related to the settling or subsidence of earth or ground. Over time, its semantic range broadened to include the collapse or falling down of man-made structures like buildings and walls, while also occasionally applying to the calming or subsiding of emotions or conditions, though the primary use remains firmly tied to physical collapse.
Example Sentences Hide
那堵墙塌了。
地震后房屋倒塌了。
山坡塌方阻断了道路。
矿井塌陷造成多人伤亡。
他的计划彻底塌台了。
持续大雨导致河岸塌陷。
经济泡沫破裂后市场塌缩。
由于施工不当，那座新建的大楼突然塌陷，造成了严重损失。