ngaa5 gaai2瓦解
Jyutpingngaa5 gaai2
Yalengáh gáai
Definition
To disintegrate, crumble, or collapse; to completely disband or break up into pieces.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal collapse or breaking down of something that was once structured, such as an organization, a plan, or a group. It carries a sense of inevitable failure or fragmentation from within rather than just being destroyed by an external force. While it can be used in casual conversation, it often appears in news or formal discussions about politics or business.
Examples
Their plan eventually fell apart.
Why did the organization disintegrate?
Related words
Common phrases
to break the fighting spirit
to completely disintegrate
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects breaking into pieces, as it is reserved for abstract concepts, groups, or systems. Use 爛咗 or 碎咗 for physical items instead.
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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.
