破例

pò lì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to make an exception

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Usage notes

Collocations

Usually used in the pattern 破例 + verb, e.g., 破例允许 (make an exception to allow).

Formality

Common in both spoken and written Chinese, slightly formal when used in official contexts.

Example Sentences

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他 破例 同意了我的请求。

He made an exception and agreed to my request.

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Child Words of 破例

• 破 破 pò: broken
• 例 例 lì: example