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突破

tū pò
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. to break through
  2. 2. to make a breakthrough
  3. 3. to surmount (an obstacle)
  4. 4. (sports) to break through the opponent's defense

Usage notes

Collocations

Common objects: 难关, 记录, 防线, 瓶颈. Avoid literal 'break through a wall' (use 穿墙 or 打破墙壁).

Common mistakes

Not used for physical breaking like glass or door; use 打破 for those. 突破 is more abstract or strategic.

Example Sentences

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团队终于 突破 了技术难关。
The team finally broke through the technical difficulty.

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