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裂缝
lièfèng
Description
裂缝是东西上面又细又长的一条口子,比如墙上或者地上出现的裂缝。
A 裂缝 is a narrow and long crack on something, like a 裂缝 that appears on a wall or the ground.
东西旧了或者坏了,常常会有裂缝。
When something is old or broken, it often has 裂缝.
Meanings
裂缝lièfèng
crack; crevice; fissure
墙上有一条很大的裂缝。
There is a big crack on the wall.
裂缝lièfèng
to crack; to split open
这个杯子已经裂缝了。
This cup is already cracked.
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Notes
- Etymology
裂 (to split) + 缝 (seam/gap), literally a gap caused by splitting.
- Nuance
usually a noun for a physical crack; 裂开 emphasizes the action of splitting.
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