Definition
搞垮 is a resultative verb compound (RVC) where 垮 (to collapse) indicates the result of 搞 (to do/manage). It means to cause something—like a business, organization, or one's health—to collapse or fail. It is often used in the 把 construction (把…搞垮) and can also appear in passive sentences with 被.
r.v.
to cause (something) to collapse or failto ruin
Examples
- ，搞垮。Tā yīnwèi jīngyíng bú shàn, zuìzhōng gǎo kuǎ le gōngsī.He mismanaged it and eventually brought the company to ruin.
- 搞垮。Chángqī yālì huì gǎo kuǎ nǐ de shēntǐ.Long-term stress will ruin your health.
- 搞垮。Zhè jiā gōngsī chàdiǎn bèi jìngzhēng duìshǒu gǎo kuǎ.This company was almost brought down by its competitors.
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