(bāi) — to break off or break open (something) with both hands; (figurative) to break off (a relationship), to break up

Definition

掰 (bāi) means breaking or splitting something apart with both hands — literal (掰开橘子) or figurative for ending a relationship. Unlike 断绝 or 中止, 掰 is colloquial and always implies physical tearing by hand.

verb
to break off or break open (something) with both hands(figurative) to break off (a relationship)to break up

Beispiele

  • Tā bāi kāi le yí gè jú zi.
    He broke open an orange with his hands.
  • Tā gēn nǚ péng you bāi le.
    He broke up with his girlfriend.
  • Tā bǎ miàn bāo bāi chéng liǎng bàn
    He broke the bread in half with his hands.

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