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Definition
To shatter or smash into pieces, or to thoroughly crush and defeat a plan or plot.
- to smash, shatter, or crush into pieces
- figurativeto crush, defeat, or ruin a plan, plot, or illusion
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or literary contexts, such as news reports or political rhetoric, to describe the destruction of physical objects or abstract concepts like dreams and conspiracies. In everyday casual speech, people typically prefer more descriptive verbs like 揼爛 or 踩碎 depending on the specific action taken to break something.
Examples
He shattered the glass with just one punch.
Do you think this plan can crush their conspiracy?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for minor breakages, as it implies a total destruction that leaves the object beyond repair. It is too heavy for everyday accidents like dropping a plate, where 跌爛 is more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
