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破裂

pòliè

Description

破裂的意思是东西破开、裂开,也可以说关系或谈判失败了。

The meaning of "破裂" is that something breaks or cracks, and it can also mean a relationship or negotiation has failed.

比如水管破裂,或者两个人的友谊破裂。

For example, a water pipe breaks, or the friendship between two people breaks down.

Meanings

破裂pòliè

to break open; to burst; to crack

水管破裂了,家里都是水。

The water pipe burst, flooding the house.

破裂pòliè

to break down (relationship, talks)

他们的婚姻破裂了。

Their marriage broke up.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    破 (break) + 裂 (split/crack), two similar characters combined.

  • Nuance

    used for both physical bursting and figurative breakdown of relationships.

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