tyun5 lit6斷裂断裂
Jyutpingtyun5 lit6
Yaletyúhn liht
Definition
To break, crack, or sever due to force.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical snapping or shearing of rigid or linear objects like ropes, cables, or structural beams. It carries a more formal or technical tone compared to the everyday verb 斷, which is used for almost anything from relationships to bones. Use this when describing structural failure or mechanical damage rather than casual breakage.
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Avoid using this for abstract concepts like relationships or promises, where 斷絕 or 斷 is preferred. It is specifically for physical, material separation.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
