冲开 (chōng kāi) — to break through (by force), to burst open, to force open

Definition

A separable verb meaning to burst or force something open (a dam, gate, line of defense) with sudden force. Split for objects: 冲开 + Object, or Object + 冲 + 开.

verb
to break through (by force)to burst opento force open

Examples

  • 冲开
    Hóng shuǐ chōng kāi le dī bà.
    The flood burst through the dam.
  • 冲开
    Tā yòng lì yì tuī, chōng kāi le dà mén.
    He pushed hard and forced the gate open.
  • 冲开
    Jūn duì chōng kāi le dí rén de fáng xiàn.
    The army broke through the enemy's defensive line.

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