破裂

pò liè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to burst; to rupture
2. (of a relationship etc) to break down

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 和谐 hé xié 和谐 hé xié harmonious Used for relationships: 破裂 (break down) is the opposite of 和谐 (harmonious).: harmonious

Related words

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• 破碎 pò suì 破碎 pò suì to smash to pieces For physical objects, 破碎 (pò suì) means to shatter or break into pieces, while 破裂 (pò liè) emphasizes bursting or splitting apart.: to smash to pieces
• 决裂 jué liè 决裂 jué liè to rupture For relationships, 决裂 (jué liè) means to break off completely or sever ties, while 破裂 (pò liè) indicates a breakdown or rupture.: to rupture

Usage notes

Collocations

Common collocations include 关系破裂 (breakdown of relations), 婚姻破裂 (marriage breakdown), and 血管破裂 (ruptured blood vessel).

Common mistakes

不要混淆“破裂”和“决裂”。决裂强调主动断绝关系，破裂则强调关系自然瓦解或损坏。

Example Sentences

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他们的关系 破裂 了。

Their relationship broke down.

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Child Words of 破裂

• 破 破 pò: broken
• 裂 裂 liè: to split