落花流水 luò huā liú shuǐ

to be in a sorry state; to be utterly defeated

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to be in a sorry state
  2. 2. to be utterly defeated

Characters

Character Meaning
落 luò HSK 4
to fall or drop; to lower; to lag or fall behind
花 huā HSK 3
to spend (money, time); flower; blossom
流 liú HSK 4
to flow; to circulate or spread; to move or drift
水 shuǐ HSK 1
water; liquid; beverage