gaai2 kau3解構解构
Jyutpinggaai2 kau3
Yalegáai kau
Definition
To deconstruct and examine; to break something down to analyze its details.
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How it's used
Borrowing from academic and literary theory, this term is now frequently used in professional or analytical contexts to describe breaking down complex ideas, policies, or creative works. It implies a deeper level of scrutiny than simply explaining or summarizing. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation about mundane objects or simple tasks.
Examples
Try to deconstruct this complex social phenomenon.
He really likes to deconstruct the lyrics of pop songs.
Related words
Common phrases
to deconstruct the reasons
to deconstruct a phenomenon
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Grammar guides
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