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How do you say "broken" in Chinese?
破碎
pò suì
In Chinese, "broken" is 破碎 (pò suì).
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Pronunciation
pò suì lands correctly when you use "pò" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "suì" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Writing and usage
破碎 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
椅子坏了。
yǐ zi huài le 。
The chair is broken.
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How to remember 破碎
"pò suì" sounds a little like "poh sway" in English, so picture broken to lock in the connection.
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Questions about 破碎
How do you pronounce 破碎?
pò suì lands correctly when you use "pò" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "suì" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Is 破碎 formal or casual?
破碎 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 破碎 used in Chinese?
破碎 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 椅子坏了。 (The chair is broken.).
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