摧
break; destroy; demolish
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
break; snap; fracture
formalRefers to breaking solid objects, often hard or rigid materials.
The strong wind broke the old locust tree by the roadside.
This axe can easily snap thick, hard branches.
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The huge impact force broke the steel beams of the bridge.
The snow was too thick, crushing the vegetable sheds in the garden.
This heavy storm damaged and broke many crops in the farmland.
verb
destroy; demolish; ruin
Used for damaging or destroying physical structures, abstract systems, or people's spirits.
The enemy attempted to destroy our military facilities.
Long-term pressure ruined his physical and mental health.
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The earthquake destroyed the entire small town.
Abusing drugs can destroy a person's willpower.
The fire destroyed this century-old church.
verb
overcome; break through
literaryFixed collocation in the idiom 无坚不摧, meaning nothing solid can withstand attack.
Our army is an elite force that can break through any solid defense.
This new material has extremely high strength, and nothing can break through it.