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The word 破产 (pòchǎn, "to go bankrupt") is formed through a vivid conceptual metaphor. It combines the character 破 (pò), meaning "to break" or "to be damaged", with 产 (chǎn), meaning "property" or "assets". Thus, the term literally and pictorially conveys the idea of one's wealth or productive resources being "broken" or "shattered", directly illustrating the state of financial ruin where one's economic foundation is destroyed.

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这家工厂已经破产了。

Zhè jiā gōngchǎng yǐjīng pòchǎn le.

This factory has already gone bankrupt.

如果继续亏损，公司就会破产。

Rúguǒ jìxù kuīsǔn, gōngsī jiù huì pòchǎn.

If losses continue, the company will go bankrupt.

他投资失败后宣布个人破产。

Tā tóuzī shībài hòu xuānbù gèrén pòchǎn.

After his investment failed, he declared personal bankruptcy.

由于市场变化，许多企业面临破产风险。

Yóuyú shìchǎng biànhuà, xǔduō qǐyè miànlín pòchǎn fēngxiǎn.

Due to market changes, many enterprises face the risk of bankruptcy.

破产法规定了公司破产后的债务处理程序。

Pòchǎn fǎ guīdìng le gōngsī pòchǎn hòu de zhàiwù chǔlǐ chéngxù.

The bankruptcy law stipulates the debt handling procedures after a company goes bankrupt.

Word Definition - 破产

pò chǎn to go bankrupt; to become impoverished; bankruptcy

Individual Character Details

破 pò
产 chǎn, chǎn