The Chinese word **断裂** is a compound formed by combining two characters with closely related meanings: **断** (duàn), which means "to break" or "to sever," and **裂** (liè), which means "to split" or "to crack." This type of word formation, where two synonyms or near-synonyms are paired together, is common in Chinese to create a more precise or emphatic term. In this case, both characters contribute to the overarching concept of a break, with **断** often implying a clean break or interruption and **裂** suggesting a fissure or rupture; together, they comprehensively convey the idea of **"fracture," "rupture," or "breakage,"** referring to a physical split or a metaphorical breakdown in a system or relationship.