Definition
破裂 (pòliè) means 'to burst/rupture' (objects) or 'to break down' (relationships/negotiations). Unlike 炸/爆 (zhà/bào), which involve explosive force and heat, 破裂 describes cracking or splitting from internal pressure or damage. For figurative use, 破裂 is the standard word for talks or relationships falling apart, while 崩溃 (bēngkuì) implies a total collapse or system crash.
verb
(of objects) to burstto rupture(of relationships, negotiations, etc.) to break downto fall apart
Easily confused
- 破例pò lìlook-aliketo make an exception
Examples
- 破裂。Shuǐguǎn yīnwèi jiébīng ér pò liè le.The water pipe burst because it froze.
- ，破裂。Jīngguò duō cì tánpàn shībài, shuāngfāng guānxì chèdǐ pò liè.After multiple failed negotiations, the relationship between the two sides completely broke down.
- 破裂。Zhège bōlibēi diào zài dìshàng pò liè le.This glass cup fell on the ground and shattered.
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