This is the 803rd most frequent Chinese word.
跌
"跌" means "to fall" or "to tumble."
In this sentence, '跌' refers to the physical action of falling down or tumbling.
他不小心从楼梯上跌了下来。
He accidentally fell down the stairs.
In this context, '跌' describes the act of almost falling or stumbling, often due to a loss of balance.
小孩跑得太快,差点跌一跤。
The child ran too fast and almost tripped.
Here, '跌' is used metaphorically to describe a decrease or drop in numbers or values, such as stock prices.