剖开 (pōu kāi) — to cut open; to dissect

Definition

剖开 is a transitive verb meaning to cut open or dissect, usually with a knife, for examination or to access what's inside. Pairs with the 把 construction (把X剖开).

verb
to cut opento dissect

Examples

  • 剖开
    Yī shēng bǎ bìng rén de dù zi pōu kāi le.
    The doctor cut open the patient's abdomen.
  • 剖开
    Kē xué jiā pōu kāi le zhè zhī qīng wā jìn xíng yán jiū.
    The scientist dissected this frog for research.
  • 剖开
    Tā yòng dāo pōu kāi le xī guā.
    She cut open the watermelon with a knife.

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