Definition
流下 is a resultative verb (verb + directional complement 下) meaning 'to flow down'. It describes liquids or figurative tears and sweat moving downward. The resultative structure 下 indicates the direction of the flow. Common in both literal contexts (rain, water) and emotional expressions (shedding tears).
r.v.
(of liquid) to flow down(of tears, sweat) to shedto roll down
Examples
- 流下。Yǔshuǐ cóng wūdǐng liú xià.Rainwater flows down from the roof.
- 流下。Tā gǎndòng dào liú xià yǎnlèi.He was so moved that he shed tears.
- 。Hànshuǐ cóng étóu shàng liú xià.Sweat flows down from the forehead.
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