Definitions
- 1. to decline
- 2. to fall
- 3. to drop
- 4. to falter
- 5. a decline
- 6. recession (in economics)
Word relationships
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Collocations
Commonly used with 经济 (economy) to mean economic recession, e.g., 经济衰退.
Common mistakes
Often misused interchangeably with 衰落 (shuāiluò). 衰退 refers to a decline in strength, energy, or economic activity, while 衰落 implies a downfall or decay, often of a civilization or family.
Example Sentences
1 shown由于经济 衰退 ，公司不得不裁员。
Due to the economic recession, the company had to lay off employees.
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