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粉碎
fěnsuì
Description
“粉碎”的意思是把东西弄成很小很小的碎块,像变成粉一样。
"粉碎" means to break something into very tiny pieces, like turning it into powder.
它也可以用在别的地方,比如“粉碎他的计划”,表示完全打败或破坏。
It can also be used in other contexts, such as "粉碎他的计划", meaning to completely defeat or destroy.
Meanings
粉碎fěnsuì
to smash or crush into tiny pieces
这台机器可以粉碎石头。
This machine can crush stones.
粉碎fěnsuì
to completely destroy or defeat plans/hopes
这个消息粉碎了他的梦想。
This news shattered his dreams.
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Notes
- Etymology
粉 (powder) + 碎 (broken), literally 'break into powder'.
- Nuance
sense 2 is figurative, often used for plans, dreams, or conspiracies.
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