破绽 (pò zhàn) — (figurative) flaw, weak point, loophole (in an argument, plan, story, etc.); (rare, literal) torn seam, burst seam (of clothing)
Definition
破绽 (pòzhàn) names the weak spot where an argument, plan, or story falls apart — the figurative sense used in everyday speech. The literal 'torn seam' meaning is rare and not what learners will encounter.
noun
(figurative) flawweak pointloophole (in an argument, plan, story, etc.)(rare, literal) torn seamburst seam (of clothing)
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Examples
- 破绽。Tā de gù shi lǐ yǒu hěn duō pò zhàn.There are many flaws in his story.
- ，破绽。Zhè ge jì huà kàn sì wán měi, dàn zǐ xì kàn hái shì néng fā xiàn pò zhàn.This plan seems perfect, but if you look closely, you can still find flaws.
- ，破绽。Tā shuō huà fēi cháng xiǎo xīn, cóng bù chū pò zhàn.He speaks very carefully and never reveals any weak points.
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