Used after a verb to indicate a brief duration, to soften the tone, or to suggest trying something out.

verbal suffix indicating motion down and towards the speaker, or the completion and fixing of an action

to proceed or go on with an action or state

the period from noon to evening; p.m.

to leave something behind, such as a physical object, a message, or an impression

that level or lower; that amount or less

to become less in amount, degree, value, or intensity

in or to a lower place or position; underneath

to lay down, set on a surface, or lower a physical object

to remain; to be left over

to sit down

to stop

to fall in price, value, or level; to decrease

the whole world, land under heaven, or the whole of China

physically beneath something or subject to a particular condition, authority, or environment

the top and bottom or full vertical extent of something; to move upwards and downwards

physically situated or occurring beneath the surface of the earth

to lie on one's stomach, often as a tactical maneuver to avoid danger.

honorific used to address or refer to a monarch such as an emperor, empress, king, or queen

subsequently; following in time or order

to finish work for the day or get off duty

your distinguished self; a polite second-person pronoun used in formal speech or writing

all at once; all of a sudden

a humble first-person pronoun used in formal or literary contexts

the physical location underneath something

a room or rooms situated partially or entirely below the ground level of a building

honorific title used to address or refer to royalty such as a prince, princess, or minor monarch; Your Majesty or His/Her Highness

to rain

placed after a verb like [[吃|吃|chi1]] or [[喝|喝|he1]] to indicate that one is unable to ingest more food or drink due to fullness, illness, or emotion

to decrease or drop in value, quality, or quantity

under one's control or administration; people working under a leader

the next one

to start, put one's hand to, or set about a task

at the present time; the current moment

to be laid off from a job, especially during economic restructuring

to get off or out of a bus, train, car, etc.

a person who is under the authority or control of another within an organization or hierarchy

the next step

to adjust downwards or reduce (typically used for prices, rates, or numerical levels)

to snow

in private

to distribute goods, funds, or relief materials to intended recipients

to bend or bow down, especially one's head

to establish; to set (a new record)

now; at present

to fall to the ground suddenly due to exhaustion, illness, or injury