How to Say
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diān
Meaning: to fall
💡 Think 'dian' like 'din' - a loud crash when you fall.
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攧 (diān) meaning in English —

攧 (diān) means 'to fall' or 'to tumble', often used in classical Chinese or dialects. It is rare in modern Mandarin but appears in set phrases like 攧扑不破 (unshakable truth). There is no direct Western equivalent, but it resembles 'topple' or 'stumble' in its physical sense. Its usage is mostly literary.

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