No. 5,871 in Chinese
坍塌
Collapse.
In a sentence
建筑物由于地震而坍塌，造成了许多伤亡。
The building collapsed due to the earthquake, causing many casualties.
坍塌 is used as the main verb to describe the action of collapsing due to external factors in a physical structure.
这个计划由于缺乏资金支持而坍塌了。
This plan collapsed due to lack of funding support.
坍塌 metaphorically describes the failure or demise of a plan or strategy.
小屋的屋顶已经开始坍塌，看来需要进行修理。
The roof of the cottage has already started to collapse; it seems repairs are needed.
坍塌 is used as an ongoing state describing the deterioration in the physical structure when observed.
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