(shé) — to snap, to break (of long thin objects like sticks, bones, pencils)

Definición

折 (shé) is an informal verb meaning a long thin object snaps or breaks under pressure — narrower than 断, which covers any break or cut. It often pairs with 骨 as 折骨 / 骨折 for broken bones.

verb
to snapto break (of long thin objects like sticks, bones, pencils)

Ejemplos

  • Tā bǎ nà gēn mù gùn shé le.
    He snapped that stick.
  • Zhè gēn kuài zi tài cuì, yí yòng lì jiù shé le.
    This chopstick is too brittle; it snapped as soon as I applied force.
  • Lǎo rén de tuǐ gǔ bù xiǎo xīn shé le.
    The old man's leg bone accidentally broke.

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