破
裂

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The word "破裂" is formed by combining two characters: "破", which means to break or split, and "裂", which means to crack or rift. Both characters independently convey related concepts of damage or separation, and when joined, they reinforce each other to create a compound word meaning to burst, split, or rupture.

Example Sentences Hide

他们的关系破裂了。

Tāmen de guānxì pòliè le.

Their relationship broke down.

多年的友谊最终破裂了。

Duō nián de yǒuyì zuìzhōng pòliè le.

Many years of friendship finally ruptured.

谈判破裂后，局势变得紧张。

Tánpàn pòliè hòu, júshì biàn dé jǐnzhāng.

After the negotiations broke down, the situation became tense.

水管突然破裂，导致地下室被淹。

Shuǐguǎn tūrán pòliè, dǎozhì dìxiàshì bèi yān.

The water pipe suddenly burst, flooding the basement.

一次次的背叛使彼此的信任彻底破裂。

Yī cì cì de bèipàn shǐ bǐcǐ de xìnrèn chèdǐ pòliè.

Repeated betrayals completely shattered the trust between them.

Word Definition - 破裂

pò liè to burst; to rupture; (of a relationship etc) to break down

Individual Character Details

破 pò
裂 liè