折
break; lose money; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to break (for long, thin objects)
Most commonly used for long, slender items like tree branches, table legs, or sticks.
It was so cold in winter that the water pipe froze and broke.
He accidentally broke the metal rod of the clothes rack.
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The tree branches were broken under the weight of heavy snow.
The table leg was broken when hit by a truck.
The bamboo pole was too thin and broke in the wind.
verb
to lose capital; to operate at a loss
informalUsed in business or financial contexts, often paired with 本 or 耗.
This small shop operated at a loss after half a year of opening.
This investment lost most of his savings.
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It's easy to lose money doing this kind of business.
Many physical stores suffered heavy losses during the pandemic.
He lost a lot of money trading stocks.
noun
surname She
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Teacher She is the Chinese teacher at our school.
Mr. She is a famous calligrapher.