抖落 (dǒu luò) is a compound verb meaning 'to shake off'—typically dust, snow, water, or other loose particles clinging to a surface or object. The first character 抖 (dǒu) means 'to shake' or 'to tremble', conveying vigorous back-and-forth motion; the second character 落 (luò) means 'to fall' or 'to drop', indicating the result: the unwanted material detaches and falls away. Together, they emphasize intentional, physical action to remove something light and superficial.

This verb is commonly used in everyday domestic or outdoor contexts—like shaking snow from a coat before entering a room, dislodging dust from a rug, or flicking water off an umbrella. It carries a neutral, practical tone and often appears with objects that are easily shaken (clothes, mats, tools). While it can occasionally be used metaphorically (e.g., 'shake off worries'), such usage is rare and literary; learners should stick to concrete, physical meanings at first.