破坏
pòhuàiTraditional: 破坏
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Translation
to destroy, to damage, to undermine
Word origin
A compound of 破 (pò, broken or to break) and 坏 (huài, bad or ruined). Together they mean to break and ruin, that is to destroy.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 破 (pò, to break) + 坏 (huài, ruined)
Stroke order
破
坏
Examples
座。
The war destroyed this city.
共施。
Do not damage public facilities.
谣言。
The rumour ruined his reputation.
。
This matter undermined our relationship.
污染环境。
Pollution has badly damaged the environment.
破坏 (pò huài) means to destroy, damage or undermine. It applies to physical things as well as relationships and reputations.
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