Homonym: 掉 (Fall)
“掉” (diào) is a Chinese verb that means "to fall" or "to drop." It is often used to describe something that has fallen from a higher position to a lower one, such as an object slipping from someone's hand. The character can also imply losing something, like when you misplace an item.
In everyday conversation, “掉” can be combined with other words to convey specific meanings. For example, “掉了” (diàole) indicates that something has already fallen or been lost. This versatility makes it a common term in both spoken and written Chinese, useful in various contexts involving loss or descent.