破碎 (pò suì) — to shatter, to break into pieces
Definition
Used for things that physically shatter (glass, mirrors) and metaphorically for hopes or confidence falling apart. 破灭 is reserved for illusions/dreams, while 破碎 can apply to both physical and emotional states.
verb
to shatterto break into pieces
Examples
- ，破碎。Dì zhèn shí, xǔ duō bō li chuāng dōu pò suì le.During the earthquake, many glass windows shattered.
- 破碎。Tā de xìn xīn chè dǐ pò suì le.His confidence was completely shattered.
- ，破碎。Jìng zi diào zài dì shàng, pò suì chéng le suì piàn.The mirror fell on the ground and shattered into pieces.
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