break a religious vow; resume smoking/drinking after quitting
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to break a religious vow or precept
formalSpecifically used in the context of religious discipline, such as in Buddhism or Taoism, where one violates rules like abstaining from meat, alcohol, or certain behaviors.
Tā他
xiū修
xíng行
duō多
nián年
，
cóng从
wèi未
pò破
jiè戒
。
He has practiced asceticism for many years and has never broken his vows.
Nà那
wèi位
sēng僧
rén人
yīn因
tè特
shū殊
yuán原
yīn因
bèi被
pò迫
pò破
jiè戒
。
That monk was forced to break his vows for special reasons.
verb
to fall off the wagon; to resume a bad habit (like smoking or drinking) after quitting
informalOften used informally to describe failing to maintain abstinence from addictive substances or habits.
Tā他
jiè戒
yān烟
sān三
gè个
yuè月
hòu后
，
zuó昨
tiān天
yòu又
pò破
jiè戒
le了
。
After quitting smoking for three months, he fell off the wagon yesterday.
Tā她
fā发
shì誓
jiè戒
jiǔ酒
，
dàn但
yā压
lì力
dà大
shí时
jiù就
róng容
yì易
pò破
jiè戒
。
She vowed to quit drinking, but under high stress, she easily breaks her resolution.