sei3 fan1 ng5 lit6四分五裂

Jyutpingsei3 fan1 ng5 lit6

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形容詞

Definition

Disintegrated; shattered, fragmented, or split apart.

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How it's used

This idiom describes a state of total collapse or fragmentation, often used for groups, organizations, or families. It carries a strong sense of irreversible damage or loss of unity. While it can apply to physical objects, it is far more common when discussing abstract structures or social entities.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋go3個tyun4團deoi2隊gaau2搞dou3到sei3四fan1分ng5五lit6裂。

Their team has ended up completely disintegrated.

ni1呢go3個zou2組zik1織hai6係mai6咪ji5已ging1經sei3四fan1分ng5五lit6裂aa4呀？

Has this organization already fallen apart?

Common phrases

sei3四fan1分ng5五lit6裂ge3嘅guk6局min6面

a situation of total disintegration

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple physical breakage like a broken plate or a torn piece of paper, as it implies a deeper, systemic failure rather than just a mechanical split.