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Chinese dictionary
derognever to be seen or heard of again; like a stone dropped into the sea; disappear for ever; without a trace
建议提出后，却如石沉大海。
After the proposal was put forward, it simply remained a dead letter.
在无数封信石沉大海后，他明白了，父母抛弃了他。
In numerous letters received no response, he understood parents abandoned him.
Word usage
- Note"石沉大海" is often used with words"如", "像" .