Writing
下落 (xià luò) — how to say "whereabouts" in Chinese
下落
Whereabouts; fall
noun · verb
Character composition
下
down; below
落
to fall; to drop
Radicals / Keys
艸
Grass
#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
查明下落
chá míng xià luò
to ascertain whereabouts
Examples
警方正在调查失踪者的下落。
The police are investigating the whereabouts of the missing person.
他的下落不明。
His whereabouts are unknown.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "whereabouts" in Chinese?
"whereabouts" in Chinese is 下落 (xià luò).
What does 下落 mean in English?
下落 (xià luò) means "Whereabouts; fall".
How is 下落 pronounced?
It is pronounced xià luò (written as xia luo, xialuo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "whereabouts" in Chinese characters?
It is written 下落: 下 has 3 strokes, 落 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 下落?
下落 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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