碎 (suì) — (verb) to break into pieces; to shatter; (adjective) broken; in fragments; (colloquial, of speech) garrulous; long-winded
Definition
碎 (suì) means broken into small pieces — more shattered than 破 (just damaged). Colloquially also describes a person who is long-winded (嘴碎), close to 唠叨.
verb
to break into piecesto shatter(colloquial, of speech) garrulouslong-winded
adjective
brokenin fragments
Examples
- 。Tā bǎ bēi zi dǎ suì le.He broke the cup into pieces.
- 碎。Dì miàn shàng dōu shì suì bō li.The ground is covered with broken glass.
- 碎。Tā zhè ge rén zuǐ hěn suì.He's a garrulous person; he talks too much.
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