lit6 hoi1裂開裂开
Jyutpinglit6 hoi1
Yaleliht hōi
Definition
To split open, crack, or tear apart along a fracture.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical separation of an object along a fracture line, often implying a sudden or forceful event. It is frequently used for rigid items like glass or ceramics, but also applies to fabric or seams that have ripped. The nuance is that the object was once whole and has now developed a distinct gap or split.
Examples
The cup fell to the ground and has cracked open.
Why is your shirt torn open?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 爛, which is a general term for being broken or damaged. While 裂開 specifically describes a split or crack, 爛 can refer to any kind of destruction, such as being shattered or worn out.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
