下马

下馬

xiàmǎ

verb #18,573

Meanings

1 to dismount from a horse
2 to abandon (a project)
3 to halt (a plan)

Characters

down; to get off

Examples

骑手到了终点就下马了。

Qíshǒu dào le zhōngdiǎn jiù xiàmǎ le.

The rider dismounted when he reached the finish line.

这个工程因为资金问题下马了。

Zhège gōngchéng yīnwèi zījīn wèntí xiàmǎ le.

This project was halted due to funding issues.

Tips

usage

下马威 (xiàmǎwēi) is a common expression meaning 'show of force upon arrival' — an intimidation tactic used by someone new in power. Literally 'dismount intimidation.'

Stroke Order

下 xià

马 mǎ