To drop, plunge, or fall into something; often used metaphorically for falling into a trap or falling in love.

to fall from a height and be destroyed; to crash and disintegrate, used especially of aircraft or spacecraft

to fall down; to drop; to plummet from a height

to crash (of an aircraft); an airplane crash

shaking and on the verge of collapse; describes an unstable building, status, or situation that is about to fall apart

to fall; to drop; to descend rapidly

(idiom) describing speech that is vivid and pleasing but extravagant, exaggerated, or unrealistic; literally meaning a deluge of heavenly flowers falling from the sky

To fall down onto the ground; to drop to the floor

A small decorative object or weight that hangs from something, such as clothing, a fan, or a fishing line; a sinker or plummet

earring with a hanging pendant or drop; also called [[耳坠子|耳墜子|er3 zhui4 zi5]]

(idiom) to enter the world with a loud cry; used to describe the birth of a baby

A form of narrative ballad singing from Henan, traditionally performed with an accompaniment from the [[坠琴|墜琴|zhui4 qin2]] (a vertical fiddle) and wooden clappers.

a decorative pendant hanging from the handle of a folding fan

the loss of something (e.g., power, status, or an object); to lose or let fall

(Chinese medicine) the swelling and hanging down of one side of the scrotum, often caused by a hernia or orchitis

to shoot down an aircraft or missile

to be inconsistent in one's affections or treatment of others, alternating between excessive intimacy and deep resentment

Literally meaning to hold someone on one's knees when liked and push them into an abyss when disliked; used to describe a person who is fickle or inconsistent in their love and hate, or who appoints and dismisses people based on personal whim.

an item of jewelry worn hanging from a necklace or earring

strappado bondage; a form of suspension bondage where the arms are pulled behind the back

to fall from a height and die as a result

to fall in love; to fall into the trap of love

(literary) lost historical books or records of national institutions; ancient laws and customs that have fallen into disuse

A form of folk storytelling and singing art (quyi) originating from Henan, typically performed by a singer with a wooden clapper accompanied by a [[坠琴|墜琴|zhui4 qin2]] (two-stringed lute) player

To fall from a building accidentally

The joys or happy times of the past, especially when they have since been lost.

To take back a deserted spouse or reunite after a separation; to restore a past romantic relationship; equivalent to [[破镜重圆|破鏡重圓|po4 jing4 chong2 yuan2]]

to fall or crash into the ocean

A two-stringed bowed instrument with a fingerboard, originally modified from the [[小三弦|小三弦|xiao3 san1 xian2]] and used as the main accompaniment for Henan opera and [[坠子|墜子|zhui4 zi5]] storytelling.

A failing enterprise or a hopeless case

to undergo or induce a miscarriage or abortion

A two-stringed bowed musical instrument, commonly used in northern Chinese folk music; also called [[坠琴|墜琴|zhui4 qin2]]

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace or earring; an ornament such as an aiglet

to fall from horseback; to be thrown from a horse

Describes speech that is vivid and flowery but often highly exaggerated or unrealistic; same as [[天花乱坠|天花亂墜|tian1 hua1 luan4 zhui4]]

A decorative ornament hung from the handle of a folding fan, typically made of jade, amber, or other precious materials.

a small case worn on a chain around the neck, often containing a picture or a lock of hair

burdensome; superfluous; inconvenient; used to describe a nuisance or something that ties someone down; long-winded (of speech or writing)

earrings or eardrops, specifically those with a hanging pendant style

to cherish memories of old friends and not forget past relationships; literally a lost hairpin and a fallen shoe

Lost hairpins and fallen shoes; a metaphor for old belongings or the memory of past friendships

The sun sets in the west and the moon rises in the east. This poetic expression uses the "golden bird" to represent the sun and the "jade hare" to represent the moon.

to fall or drop from a great height

falling on a cushion or into a toilet; metaphor for the vast differences in people's fortunes or social status depending on where they land in life