沉陷

chén xiàn

Dictionary entry

to sink; to cave in; (of a building etc) to subside

What does 沉陷 mean?

沉陷 (chén xiàn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to sink; to cave in; (of a building etc) to subside

2(fig.) to get lost (in contemplation, daydreams etc)

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沉chénvariant of 沉[chen2]陷xiànpitfall · trap

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沉陷

chén xiàn

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