Definition
破绽 originally referred to a torn seam in clothing, but in modern Chinese it is almost always used figuratively to mean a 'flaw', 'weak point', or 'loophole' in an argument, plan, story, or logic. The literal meaning is very rare in everyday speech, so learners should focus on the figurative sense. It often appears in the phrase 露出破绽 (to reveal a flaw) or 发现破绽 (to find a flaw).
n.
(figurative) flawweak pointloophole (in an argument, plan, story, etc.)(rare, literal) torn seamburst seam (of clothing)
Examples
- 破绽。Tā de gùshi li yǒu hěnduō pò zhàn.There are many flaws in his story.
- ，破绽。Zhège jìhuà kànsì wánměi, dàn zǐxì kàn háishì néng fāxiàn pò zhàn.This plan seems perfect, but if you look closely, you can still find flaws.
- ，破绽。Tā shuōhuà fēicháng xiǎoxīn, cóng bú lù pò zhàn.He speaks very carefully and never reveals any weak points.
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