瓦解

wǎ jiě

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to collapse; to disintegrate; to crumble
2. to disrupt; to break up

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 坚固 jiān gù 坚固 jiān gù firm Solid and firm, opposite of disintegrating or collapsing.: firm

Related words

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• 分裂 fēn liè 分裂 fēn liè to split up To split or divide, often referring to groups or entities separating.: to split up

Synonyms

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• 崩溃 bēng kuì 崩溃 bēng kuì to collapse; to crumble; to fall apart Used for systems, structures, or plans breaking down completely.: to collapse; to crumble; to fall apart
• 解体 jiě tǐ 解体 jiě tǐ to break up into components To disintegrate, often used for organizations or physical structures.: to break up into components

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with abstract nouns like '政权' (regime) or '体系' (system): 政权瓦解 (regime collapses).

Common mistakes

Not typically used for personal emotional breakdowns; for that use '崩溃' (bēngkuì).

Words Containing 瓦解

• 冰消瓦解 冰消瓦解 bīng xiāo wǎ jiě: to melt like ice and break like tiles
• 土崩瓦解 土崩瓦解 tǔ bēng wǎ jiě: to collapse
• 瓦解冰泮 瓦解冰泮 wǎ jiě bīng pàn: complete disintegration

Child Words of 瓦解

• 瓦 瓦 wǎ: roof tile
• 解 解 jiě: to divide
• 解 解 jiè: to transport under guard