Definition
陨 is a bound morpheme (b.f.), never used alone in modern Mandarin. It appears in compound words related to falling from the sky or celestial objects, most commonly 陨石 (meteorite) and 陨落 (to fall from the sky; also used figuratively for the death of a respected person). When you see 陨, think of meteors and dramatic falls rather than ordinary drops.
b.f.
(bound form) to fall (from the sky; of celestial bodies or metaphorically)
Examples
- 。Kēxuéjiā fāxiàn le yí kuài jùdà de yǔn shí.Scientists discovered a huge meteorite.
- ，。Nà kē liúxīng zài tiānkōng zhōng yǔn luò, fēicháng zhuàngguān.That meteor fell in the sky, very spectacular.
- 。Zhè wèi wěirén yǔn luò de xiāoxi ràng quánguó zhènjīng.The news of this great person's fall shocked the whole nation.
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