HSK · Level 82
45 words
Chinese word
没落
Pronunciation
Pinyinmò luò
Meaning
- verbdecline
Example
那个家族已经没落了。nà ge jiā zú yǐ jīng mò luò le
That family has already declined.
More examples
传统手工业在工业化过程中逐渐没落。chuán tǒng shǒu gōng yè zài gōng yè huà guò chéng zhōng zhú jiàn mò luò
Traditional handicrafts gradually declined during industrialization.
Core concept
A steady fall from prominence that leaves a family, institution, or social group with less power and public presence.
Common phrases
逐渐没落zhú jiàn mò luò
gradually decline
开始没落kāi shǐ mò luò
begin to decline
陷入没落xiàn rù mò luò
fall into decline
Similar words
衰落shuāi luò: Grow steadily weaker in power, reputation, or influence.
衰败shuāi bài: Become weaker in political, economic, or military strength, activity, or control.
衰退shuāi tuì: Gradually lose strength in function or influence and become less effective.
败落bài luò: Become lower in status or reputation and move into a worse state.
Definition in Chinese
多用于描述机构、家族或社会集团由盛转衰、影响力逐渐丧失的过程。duō yòng yú miáo shù jī gòu jiā zú huò shè huì jí tuán yóu shèng zhuǎn shuāi yíng xiǎng lì zhú jiàn sàng shī de guò chéng
Word origin
没落 (mòluò, "decline") combines 没 (mò, "sink out of sight") and 落 (luò, "fall"), creating the image of a once-prominent group sinking and losing its standing.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this word has a formal, literary tone, so simpler verbs are often chosen for ordinary talk about a family or organization.