English–Chinese
“decline” in Chinese
How to say “decline” in Chinese
“Decline” in Chinese is 下落 (xià luò).
The result of moving down from a higher point: a reduced level, or the location reached below.
Example sentences with 下落
当局仍在调查嫌疑人的下落。dāng jú réng zài diào chá xián yí rén de xià luò
The authorities are still investigating the suspect's whereabouts.
Tips for using 下落
- Because it can fill a noun slot, a modifier can identify whose downward trend is being discussed, allowing the whole trend to act as the subject of a sentence.
Other Chinese words for “decline”
这段时间我的食欲低下。zhè duàn shí jiān wǒ de shí yù dī xià
My appetite has declined lately.
他一再推辞那份礼物。tā yí zài tuī cí nà fèn lǐ wù
He repeatedly declined that gift.
那个家族已经没落了。nà ge jiā zú yǐ jīng mò luò le
That family has already declined.
她婉言辞退了颁给她的奖金。tā wǎn yán cí tuì le bān gěi tā de jiǎng jīn
She politely declined the bonus awarded to her.
不好意思，我们只好谢绝这个邀请。bù hǎo yì si wǒ men zhí hǎo xiè jué zhè ge yāo qǐng
Sorry, we have no choice but to decline this invitation.