掉 diào
to drop / (result complement: away/off)
掉 (diào) means "to drop / (result complement: away/off)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 掉
丢
diū
lose / misplace
忘
wàng
forget
钥匙
yàoshi
key
口袋
kǒudai
习惯
xíguàn
habit, custom
垃圾
lājī
trash, garbage
旧
jiù
old, used
汉堡
hànbǎo
hamburger
报纸
bàozhǐ
newspaper
前女友
qián nǚyǒu
ex-girlfriend
Frequently asked questions
What does 掉 (diào) mean in Chinese?
掉 (diào) means "to drop / (result complement: away/off)" in Chinese. 掉 (diào) means "to drop / (result complement: away/off)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 掉 in a sentence?
Use 掉 (diào) the way you would use "to drop / (result complement: away/off)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 掉?
Common words that pair with 掉 include 丢, 忘. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 掉 (diào) and 无所谓 (wúsuǒwèi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 掉 means "to drop / (result complement: away/off)"; 无所谓 means "doesn't matter / don't care". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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