Chinese

Meaning: broken; damaged; to break; to defeat
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Example sentences

這件舊衣服已經破了很多個洞。
这件旧衣服已经破了很多个洞。
This old piece of clothing already has many holes.
他幫我補了破掉的衣服。
He helped me mend the torn clothes.
他不小心扯破了我的衣服。
He accidentally tore my clothes.
他不小心被利刃割破了手指。
He accidentally cut his finger with a sharp blade.
他不小心用手指戳破了紙。
He accidentally poked a hole in the paper with his finger.

Usage Notes

Used for physical damage, breaking records, or defeating enemies. Can also mean 'poor quality'.

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