verb

Meaning of 破土

破土 means to break ground; to start construction on a building; to plow and loosen soil in spring when the ground thaws; to begin spring cultivation. Pronounced pò tǔ.

  • to break ground; to start construction on a building
  • to plow and loosen soil in spring when the ground thaws; to begin spring cultivation
  • (of seedlings) to break through the soil surface; to emerge; to sprout

Definitions & Examples

Xīn
yuàn
jiāng
xià
yuè
dòng
gōng
 

The new hospital will break ground next month.

xíng
le
lóng
zhòng
de
diǎn
 

A grand groundbreaking ceremony was held.