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瓦解
wǎjiě
Description
“瓦解”是指一个组织、力量或制度慢慢地崩溃、散开，不能再存在。
"瓦解" means that an organization, force, or system gradually collapses, breaks apart, and can no longer exist.
这个词常用在比较正式的场合，比如说敌人的军队瓦解了。
This word is often used in more formal contexts, such as saying the enemy's army has 瓦解.
Meanings
瓦解wǎjiě
to collapse, disintegrate, fall apart
敌人的军队很快就瓦解了。
The enemy's army quickly fell apart.
瓦解wǎjiě
to break up, cause to disintegrate
他们想瓦解对方的力量。
They want to undermine the opponent's strength.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'tiles break apart' (瓦 tile + 解 to break/loosen), imagining a roof falling to pieces.
- Nuance
more formal than 崩溃; often used for organizations, armies, or systems.
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