Chinese
pòchǎn
Meaning: to go bankrupt; bankruptcy
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

由於管理不善,那家公司去年破產了。
由于管理不善,那家公司去年破产了。
Due to poor management, that company went bankrupt last year.
他能把這家瀕臨破產的公司救活,真的很有本事。
He has a lot of ability to be able to save this company that was on the verge of bankruptcy.
他的公司因為無法償還債務而宣告破產。
His company declared bankruptcy because it was unable to repay its debts.
在經濟危機期間,許多公司面臨破產。
During the economic crisis, many companies faced bankruptcy.

Usage Notes

Used both as a verb for financial insolvency and metaphorically (e.g., moral bankruptcy).

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