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撕破
sīpò
Description
"撕破"的意思是把纸、布或衣服等用手拉开，弄破。
"撕破" means to tear paper, cloth, or clothes apart by hand, causing damage.
它常常用来说东西被撕坏了，也可以说"撕破脸"，意思是关系变得很差。
It is often used to say something is torn, and can also say "撕破脸", meaning the relationship has deteriorated.
Meanings
撕破sīpò
to tear apart, rip open
他不小心撕破了那张纸。
He accidentally tore the paper.
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Notes
- Etymology
撕 (to tear) + 破 (broken/torn), a verb-result compound meaning tear-to-broken.
- Nuance
撕破脸 idiomatically means to openly break off a relationship without keeping face.
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