Definition
卧倒 is a resultative verb (r.v.) composed of 卧 (to lie down) and 倒 (to fall/topple). It means to lie down flat, especially in a prone position, often used as a command in military or emergency contexts ('Hit the deck!'). It differs from 摔倒 (to fall down) because 卧倒 implies a deliberate or instructed action to assume a lying position.
r.v.
to lie flatto assume a prone position(command) hit the deck
Examples
- ：“卧倒！”Jiāngjūn dà shēng hǎn: “wò dǎo!”The general shouted loudly: 'Hit the deck!'
- ，卧倒。Tīng dào qiāng shēng, shìbīng men lìkè wò dǎo zài dì shàng.Upon hearing gunshots, the soldiers immediately lay flat on the ground.
- 卧倒，。Tā wò dǎo zài cǎo cóng lǐ, bù ràng rén fāxiàn.He lay flat in the grass to avoid being found.
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