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“downhill” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxià pō

Example

骑自行车经过下坡要小心。qí zì xíng chē jīng guò xià pō yào xiǎo xīn

Be careful when riding a bicycle downhill.

Illustration for 下坡 (downhill)

How to say “downhill” in Chinese

“Downhill” in Chinese is 下坡 (xià pō).

A downward-slanting part of a route that makes travel from high ground to low ground easier.

Full entry for 下坡: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 下坡

雨天骑车经过下坡道要减速。yǔ tiān qí chē jīng guò xià pō dào yào jiǎn sù

On rainy days, slow down when cycling on a downhill road.

Tips for using 下坡

  • For everyday listening, the surrounding verb or sentence role shows whether 下坡 (xiàpō, "downhill") names the route section or describes moving along it.

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