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破
pò
Description
"破"这个字常常表示东西坏了、有洞，或者不好、旧了。
The character "破" often indicates something is broken, has a hole, or is bad or old.
它也可以当动词用，意思是把东西弄破，比如打破杯子。
It can also be used as a verb meaning to break something, like breaking a cup.
Meanings
破pò
broken; torn; damaged
我的鞋子破了。
My shoes are torn.
破pò
to break; to tear; to smash
他不小心破了一个碗。
He accidentally broke a bowl.
破pò
shabby; lousy; run-down
这是一辆破车。
This is a broken car.
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Notes
- Nuance
as an adjective before a noun, 破 often adds a dismissive, "crappy" tone.
- Etymology
original sense is stone splitting apart, hence "to break, broken."
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