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崩溃
bēngkuì
Description
"崩溃"是指东西完全倒下、坏掉，也可以说人的心情或身体到了受不了的时候。
"崩溃" means something completely collapses or breaks down; it can also describe a person's emotions or body reaching a breaking point.
这个词常用来说人压力太大，快要受不了了。
This word is often used to say a person is under too much pressure and is about to break down.
Meanings
崩溃bēngkuì
to break down emotionally; to be overwhelmed
工作太多，我快崩溃了。
Too much work, I'm about to break down.
崩溃bēngkuì
to collapse; to fall apart completely
电脑系统突然崩溃了。
The computer system suddenly crashed.
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Notes
- Etymology
崩 (collapse) + 溃 (burst/rout), both meaning breaking down, reinforcing each other.
- Nuance
colloquially very common for feeling mentally overwhelmed, similar to English "I can't take it."
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