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打破
dǎpò
Description
“打破”的意思是把东西弄碎，也可以指改变旧的想法、规则或记录。
"打破" means to break something into pieces, or to change old ideas, rules, or records.
我们常说“打破记录”或者“打破沉默”。
We often say "打破记录" (break a record) or "打破沉默" (break the silence).
Meanings
打破dǎpò
to break; to smash something
我不小心打破了一个杯子。
I accidentally broke a cup.
打破dǎpò
to break (a record, silence, rule, habit)
他打破了世界记录。
He broke the world record.
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Notes
- Etymology
打 (to hit) + 破 (broken); literally 'hit until broken'.
- Nuance
打碎 is only physical breaking, while 打破 also works figuratively.
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