---
title: "Xiachang Meaning: 下场 (xiàchǎng) Means “fate”"
description: "下场 (traditional 下場, xiàchǎng) means “fate; end (usually bad)”. Hear its tones, see what 下 and 场 each mean and a real sentence that uses it."
canonical: "https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/xiachang"
published: "2026-10-21"
updated: "2026-11-06"
author: "Mandarin The Wild"
---

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# What does 下场 mean?

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下场 xiàchǎng

## fate; end (usually bad)

## It can also mean

- to enter the field (to compete)
- next match; next show
- to leave the stage or field

## Its characters

1. 下 xià next
2. 场 chǎng place

## In a sentence

偷懒的人不会有好下场。 Lazy people won't come to a good end.

[More about 下场](https://mandarinthewild.com/words/%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%BA)

## More words with 下 or 场

- [场地 chǎngdì](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/changdi)
- [场馆 chǎngguǎn](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/changguan)
- [场合 chǎnghé](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/changhe)
- [场景 chǎngjǐng](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/changjing)
- [场面 chǎngmiàn](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/changmian)
- [场所 chǎngsuǒ](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/changsuo)
- [出场 chūchǎng](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/chuchang)
- [当场 dāngchǎng](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/dangchang)
- [当下 dāngxià](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/dangxia)
- [登场 dēngchǎng](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/dengchang)

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