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裂
liè
Description
"裂"的意思是东西破开或分开，比如纸、布或者地面。
"裂" means something breaks or splits apart, like paper, cloth, or the ground.
我们常常说"裂开"或者"分裂"。
We often say "裂开" or "分裂".
Meanings
裂liè
to split; to crack; to tear open
墙上有一条裂缝。
There is a crack in the wall.
裂开lièkāi
to crack open; to split apart
杯子掉在地上，裂开了。
The cup fell to the ground and cracked.
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Notes
- Etymology
衣 (clothes) + 列 (phonetic), originally meaning torn cloth.
- Nuance
often used in compounds like 分裂, 破裂; rarely stands alone in speech.
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