to fall or let fall in drops; to drip

dī xià

d+ī·1st tonex+ià·4th tone

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A drop of mustard fell and stained my tie during lunch.

吃午饭的时候，一坨芥末酱滴下来弄脏了我的领带。

The eaves are dripping.

屋檐上正滴下雨水。

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