The Chinese word 破解 (pòjiě) is a compound formed by combining two individual characters, each contributing essential meaning: 破 (pò), meaning "to break" or "to breach", and 解 (jiě), meaning "to untie", "to loosen", or "to solve". Together, they create a metaphorical and technical meaning that transcends their literal sum, evolving to signify "to crack" or "to decipher", specifically, to break apart and analytically solve a complex problem, system, or code. It is most commonly used in contexts like hacking (破解密码, cracking a password), decrypting software, or solving intricate puzzles, where the process involves both dismantling a barrier and arriving at a solution.