nán​xià

to go south

  • created reference approved 南下 → 北上 (antonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    南下 nán​xià

    北上 běi​shàng

    antonym

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  • created sense approved 南下 · nán​xià · to go south — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    南下

    nán​xià

    to go south

    To travel or head toward the south; in China, the south is traditionally associated with the downward direction.

    南 (literal) → 南 · nán · south 下 (literal) → 下 · xià · to descend

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  • created sense approved 南下 · nán​xià · southbound — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    南下

    nán​xià

    southbound

    Taiwanese usage referring to trains or vehicles traveling south along the main north-south lines.

    南 (literal) → 南 · nán · south 下 (literal) → 下 · xià · to descend

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