bang1 waai6崩壞崩坏
Jyutpingbang1 waai6
Yalebāng waaih
Definition
To collapse, break down, or deteriorate, typically referring to abstract concepts or morals.
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the internal or abstract decay of systems, mental states, or moral standards rather than physical objects. It carries a sense of irreversible deterioration or a loss of integrity that goes beyond simple brokenness. Use it when describing a situation where the underlying structure or logic has fundamentally failed.
Examples
Their mindset has already collapsed.
Is this social system breaking down?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for physical objects like a broken chair or a smashed phone, as those require 爛 or 壞. It is reserved for abstract concepts or psychological states.
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Grammar guides
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