- 突破 tūpò breakthrougha significant development or achievement, especially in research or negotiations
- 破坏 pòhuài to damageTo damage, wreck, smash, or ruin something physical or abstract like happiness or reputation
- 打破 dǎpò to break throughTo break through or overcome existing limits, records, rules, or conventions.
- 破产 pòchǎn to go bankruptto lose all of one's property; (of a person or business) to be declared legally bankrupt and have assets liquidated
- 破裂 pòliè to break downTo break down or fall apart; used for abstract things like relationships, negotiations, or feelings when they can no longer be maintained.
- 破案 pò'àn to solve a caseTo solve a criminal case by uncovering the facts or identifying the perpetrator
- 破门 pòmén to force open a doorTo burst or force open a door by using physical strength or illegal means; to break in
- 破碎 pòsuì brokenIn a state of being shattered, tattered, or fragmented; often used figuratively for things like dreams or families.
- 破烂 pòlàn tatteredworn-out; dilapidated; ragged or broken-down
- 破解 pòjiě to crackto decode or decipher; to unlock a password or crack software; to break a code
- 侦破 zhēnpò to solveto crack a criminal case or uncover a plot; to investigate and solve a crime
- 爆破 bàopò to blow upto blow up, demolish, or blast rocks, buildings, or military targets using explosives
- 拿破仑 nápòlún NapoleonNapoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821), French military leader and emperor who ruled from 1804 to 1815; also known as [[拿破仑一世|拿破崙一世|na2 po4 lun2 yi1 shi4]] or [[拿破仑第一|拿破崙第一|na2 po4 lun2 di4 yi1]]
- 破获 pòhuò to solve and captureTo solve a criminal case and capture suspects or seize contraband; to uncover a plot or break into a hideout.
- 突破口 tūpòkǒu breacha gap or breach made in a defensive line
- 冲破 chōngpò to overcometo break through limitations, restrictions, or a specific situation
- 破灭 pòmiè to be shatteredto be shattered, to fall through, or to be annihilated; used regarding hopes, dreams, or illusions
- 破损 pòsǔn to be damagedto become damaged; to be worn or broken; damaged; worn; breakage
- 突破性 tūpòxìng groundbreakingbreakthrough; path-breaking; groundbreaking
- 破旧 pòjiù shabbyold and worn-out; shabby; dilapidated
- 破门而入 pòmén'érrù to force one's way into break down a door and enter by force; to smash through a door or barrier and barge in
- 攻破 gōngpò to breachto make a breakthrough or breach a defense, especially in a military context
- 破绽 pòzhàn split seamA split seam in clothing; a rip or tear in fabric.
- 破除 pòchú to do away withto do away with, abolish, or eradicate something that was previously followed or worshipped
- 破译 pòyì to decodeto decipher or crack a code; to work out the meaning of an encrypted or hidden message
- 识破 shípò to see throughTo see through or penetrate something, such as a trick, secret, or motive
- 击破 jīpò to defeatto break through; to destroy; to crush or defeat an opponent
- 划破 huápò to cut opento scratch, cut open, or rip through a surface
- 破例 pòlì to make an exceptionto break a rule or go against precedent
- 破坏性 pòhuàixìng destructivehaving the capacity to cause severe damage; destructiveness
- 支离破碎 zhīlípòsuì fragmented(idiom) torn to pieces; broken up; scattered and smashed; describes something that is disintegrated and no longer a complete whole
- 破口大骂 pòkǒudàmà to shout abuseto shout abuse at someone; to let out a torrent of vulgar or harsh language
- 破天荒 pòtiānhuāng unprecedentedDescribes something that has never happened before or occurs for the first time in history; can be used to describe an event as a first-ever occurrence.
- 看破 kànpò to see throughTo see through something; to see into the heart of a matter or see through a trick or scheme
- 撕破 sīpò to tearto tear or rip something until it is damaged or broken
- 头破血流 tóupòxuèliú badly bruisedliterally describes a head injury with blood flowing; figuratively refers to being badly bruised, suffering a crushing defeat, or being soundly beaten
- 破费 pòfèi to spend moneyto spend money or resources; to incur expense
- 破晓 pòxiǎo to dawn(of day) to break; to begin to get light
- 破格 pògé to make an exceptionTo break or disregard established rules, conventions, or standards in order to accommodate a special case.
- 破伤风 pòshāngfēng tetanusAn acute infectious disease caused by tetanus bacilli entering a wound, characterized by muscle spasms, lockjaw, and difficulty breathing, which can be fatal
- 破镜重圆 pòjìngchóngyuán reunion after separation(idiom) the reunion of a couple after a long separation or the restoration of a broken relationship; literally "a broken mirror joined together again"
- 残破 cánpò dilapidatedbroken; dilapidated; incomplete; no longer whole (of buildings, books, objects, etc.)
- 破坏力 pòhuàilì destructive powerthe capacity or power to cause damage or destruction
- 破败 pòbài dilapidatedruined; dilapidated; in a state of disrepair due to age or neglect
- 刺破 cìpò to punctureto puncture or pierce something using a sharp object
- 牢不可破 láobùkěpò unbreakableindestructible and firm; often used to describe abstract things like friendship, alliances, or long-held beliefs that are difficult to change or destroy
- 破纪录 pòjìlù to break a recordto beat an existing record; record-breaking
- 点破 diǎnpò to lay bareTo expose a secret or truth with a few words; to point out bluntly or bring something into the open
- 家破人亡 jiāpòrénwáng family ruined and members deadA family is broken up and its members have perished; used to describe a household suffering extreme misfortune or being utterly ruined.
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH