破碎 (pò suì) — to shatter, to break into pieces

Definition

破碎 (pòsuì) means 'to shatter, break into pieces' — it can describe physical objects (glass, mirrors) or abstract things (confidence, dreams). It differs from 碎 (suì), which is mainly an adjective ('broken') or a result complement (打碎 'to smash into pieces'). 粉碎 (fěnsuì) implies crushing into much finer fragments and often carries a stronger figurative sense for plans or opposition.

verb

to shatterto break into pieces

Examples

，破碎。
Dìzhèn shí, xǔduō bōlichuāng dōu pò suì le.
During the earthquake, many glass windows shattered.
破碎。
Tā de xìnxīn chèdǐ pò suì le.
His confidence was completely shattered.
，破碎。
Jìngzi diào zài dìshang, pò suì chéng le suìpiàn.
The mirror fell on the ground and shattered into pieces.

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