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撕裂
sīliè
Description
“撕裂”的意思是把东西用力拉开，让它裂成两半或很多块。
"撕裂" means to pull something apart forcefully, causing it to split into two or many pieces.
它也可以说人心里很难受，或者一个国家、社会被分成对立的两边。
It can also describe deep emotional pain or a country or society divided into opposing sides.
Meanings
撕裂sīliè
to tear or rip apart
他把那张纸撕裂了。
He tore the paper.
撕裂sīliè
to tear apart (emotionally or socially)
这件事撕裂了整个社会。
This matter tore the whole society apart.
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Notes
- Etymology
撕 (to tear) + 裂 (to split/crack), two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
stronger and more forceful than 撕开; often used figuratively for divided societies.
In videos
“并且没有被这些困难所困倒或者所撕裂”
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