Definition
一落千丈 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to suffer a disastrous decline' — a sharp drop in status, reputation, performance, or mood. The literal image ('a fall of a thousand zhang') is used as a vivid metaphor; it's not about actual falling. You'll see it in contexts like business results, reputation, or emotional state.
idiom
to suffer a steep declineto hit rock bottom
Examples
- 一落千丈。Zhè jiā gōngsī de yèjì zuìjìn yī là.This company's performance has plummeted recently.
- ，一落千丈。Zìcóng nà cì chǒuwén zhīhòu, tā de shēngyù yī là.His reputation has taken a disastrous nosedive since that scandal.
- ，一落千丈。Tīng dào zhège xiāoxi, wǒ de xīnqíng yī là.Upon hearing the news, my mood hit rock bottom.
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