Definition
江河日下 literally means 'rivers daily go downward' — it's a chengyu used to describe a situation that is getting worse day by day, like a steady decline. Use it for trends in quality, health, business, or social conditions, often with a tone of helplessness or concern.
idiom
to go from bad to worseto decline steadily
Examples
- 江河日下，。Gōngsī de jīngyíng zhuàngkuàng jiāng hé rì xià, yǐjīng dào le pòchǎn de biānyuán.The company's operating situation is going from bad to worse, and it's already on the brink of bankruptcy.
- ，江河日下，。Zìcóng huàn le lǐngdǎo, dānwèi de fēngqì jiāng hé rì xià, dàjiā dōu hěn dānxīn.Since the leadership changed, the workplace atmosphere has been declining day by day, and everyone is very worried.
- 江河日下，。Tā de jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng jiāng hé rì xià, yīshēng jiànyì tā mǎshàng zhùyuàn.His health condition is getting worse and worse, and the doctor recommends he be hospitalized immediately.
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