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

HSK 4

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.

HSK 5

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.

Tips

usage

下马威 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