Definition
破门而入 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to force one's way into a building or room by breaking the door.' It is often used in contexts of burglary, police raids, or urgent rescue. The structure '破门' + '而' + '入' shows a continuous action sequence. You can use it to describe any situation where someone enters a place by breaking through the door, usually with a sense of violence or urgency.
f.e.
to force one's way into a house or building by breaking the door
Examples
- 破门而入。Xiǎotōu zuówǎn pò mén ér rù tōuzǒu le hěnduō zhíqián de dōngxi.The thief broke into the house last night and stole many valuable things.
- 破门而入，。Jǐngchá pò mén ér rù, xùnsù kòngzhì le xiànchǎng.The police broke in and quickly took control of the scene.
- 破门而入。Xiāofángyuán pò mén ér rù jiùchū le bèi kùn de háizi.The firefighters broke through the door and rescued the trapped child.
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