The word 撕裂 is a verb-object compound, formed by combining the verb 撕 (sī, meaning "to tear" or "to rip") with its result or object 裂 (liè, meaning "a split", "a crack", or "to split"). Together, they create a more vivid and complete action than either character alone, explicitly describing the process and result of tearing something apart, as in causing a rift or a literal tear. This formation is typical in Chinese for creating precise, descriptive verbs by pairing an action with its intended outcome.