Definition
撕破 is a resultative verb (V + result complement) meaning 'to tear something so that it becomes ripped or torn'. The first character 撕 provides the action (tear), and 破 indicates the result (broken/torn). It is transitive and often used with 把 or 被 to emphasize the object affected. You can also use it in potential complements like 撕得破 (can be torn) and 撕不破 (cannot be torn).
r.v.
to tear (resulting in a rip)to rip apart
Examples
- 撕破。Tā bù xiǎoxīn bǎ xìnfēng sī pò le.He accidentally tore the envelope.
- 撕破。Zhè běn shū de fēngmiàn bèi sī pò le.The cover of this book was torn.
- ,撕破。Bié yònglì lā, huì sī pò de.Don't pull hard, it will tear.
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