Chinese

tūpò
Meaning: breakthrough; to break through
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

這是一項重大突破。
这是一项重大突破。
This is a major breakthrough.
他們的防線被突破了。
Their line of defense was breached.
他是這個研究領域的帶頭人,帶領團隊取得了重大突破。
He is a leader in this research field and has led the team to major breakthroughs.

Usage Notes

Can refer to breaking through a physical barrier or achieving a significant advance in knowledge or capability.

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