下去 xiàqù to go down
to go down; to descend; to go on; to continue; (of a servant) to withdraw
How to remember 下去: 下 down + 去 go = to go down.
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How it is used
- Directional 'go down' - motion downward and away from the speaker: 你先下去 (nǐ xiān xiàqù) you go down first.
- Its key extra job is 'keep going / continue': 说下去 (shuō xiàqù) go on talking, 坚持下去 (jiānchí xiàqù) keep it up.
- Contrast 下来 (xiàlái, come down) - 去 is away from the speaker.
Example sentences
- 我要一直做下去。 Wǒyào yìzhí zuò xiàqù.I'll keep doing it.
- 坚持下去直到我找到你。 Jiānchíxiàqù zhídào wǒ zhǎodào nǐ.Hang on till I get to you.
- 我们要继续下去。 Wǒmen yào jìxùxiàqù.We'll continue.