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撕
sī
Description
“撕”是用手把东西弄破或分开的动作，比如撕纸、撕开包装。
"撕" is the action of tearing or separating something by hand, such as tearing paper or opening packaging.
我们常常说“撕开”“撕碎”，都是用手来做的。
We often say "撕开" (tear open) and "撕碎" (tear into pieces), both done by hand.
Meanings
撕sī
to tear or rip with the hands
他把那张纸撕成两半。
He tore the paper in half.
撕开sī kāi
to tear open
请帮我撕开这个袋子。
Please help me tear open this bag.
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Notes
- Nuance
撕 specifically means tearing with hands, unlike 割 (cut with a tool) or 剪 (scissors).
- Usage
often combined with directional/result complements like 撕开, 撕碎, 撕下.
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