crack; split; break down; rupture
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
(of physical objects) to crack; to split open; to fracture
Used for physical objects developing cracks or breaking apart due to pressure, drying, or impact.
Mián棉
táo桃
chéng成
shú熟
shí时
，
guǒ果
pí皮
pò破
liè裂
。
When the cotton boll matures, the peel splits open.
Bēi杯
zi子
diào掉
zài在
dì地
shàng上
pò破
liè裂
le了
。
The cup fell on the ground and cracked.
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Jiǔ久
hàn旱
bù不
yǔ雨
，
tǔ土
dì地
dōu都
pò破
liè裂
le了
。
After a long drought with no rain, the earth cracked.
verb
(of relationships, negotiations, etc.) to break down; to rupture; to fall through
Used abstractly for relationships, talks, marriages, or agreements failing or ending.
Tán谈
pàn判
pò破
liè裂
le了
。
The negotiations broke down.
Tā他
men们
de的
hūn婚
yīn姻
zuì最
zhōng终
pò破
liè裂
le了
。
Their marriage eventually fell apart.
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Liǎng两
guó国
guān关
xì系
miàn面
lín临
pò破
liè裂
de的
wēi危
xiǎn险
。
Relations between the two countries face the danger of rupture.