About
The character 陷 consists of the mound radical 阝 on the left and the component 臽 on the right, which depicts a person falling into a pit. This combination of a landform and a cavity conveys the idea of a depression or hole. Its original meaning referred to a literal pitfall or trap used to capture animals or enemies. Over time, the meaning broadened to include abstract concepts such as falling into difficult situations, being framed, or military positions being overrun. 陷 functions both as a noun for physical traps and as a verb meaning to sink, become trapped, or defect.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
不要陷入困境。
小心地上的陷阱。
这个机器有缺陷。
他陷入了深深的思考。
城市陷于战火之中。
避免陷入同样的误区。
那段历史时期国家沦陷了。
他因陷害同事而被解雇。