Definition
破土动工 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'break ground and start work'. It is used to mark the official start of a construction project, such as a building, bridge, or infrastructure. You'll hear it in formal announcements or news about groundbreaking ceremonies.
idiom
to break groundto start construction (of a building or project)
Examples
- 破土动工。Zhège xiàngmù xià gè yuè pò tǔ dòng gōng.This project will break ground next month.
- 破土动工。Tāmen wèi xīn de xuéxiào pò tǔ dòng gōng.They broke ground for the new school.
- ，破土动工。Zuótiān, zhè zuò dàqiáo zhèngshì pò tǔ dòng gōng.Yesterday, this bridge officially broke ground.
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