Definition
打下 is a resultative verb compound (打 'strike' + 下 'down') meaning to bring something down through force. In HSK 7 contexts, you'll encounter three main usages: conquering a city or territory (打下江山), shooting down an aircraft or bird (打下敌机), and laying a foundation (打下基础), both literal and figurative. Note that the object always follows the compound; no splitting occurs.
r.v.
to conquerovercome (a city, enemy)to shoot down (a plane, bird)to lay (a foundation)
Examples
- 打下。Jūnduì dá le nà zuò chéngshì.The army conquered that city.
- 打下。Tāmen dá le dírén de fēijī.They shot down the enemy plane.
- 打下。Gōngsī dá le jiānshí de jīchǔ.The company laid a solid foundation.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.