To divide or break up into several independent parts (of a whole)

To break down or fall apart; used for abstract things like relationships, negotiations, or feelings when they can no longer be maintained.

a crack, crevice, rift, or fissure

to crack, fracture, or break apart into pieces

to rend, tear, or rip apart

a crack or flaw on the surface of an object, especially one that is about to break; cleavage

To crack open; to break or pull apart

a physical crack, rift, or fissure on an object

extreme grief; describe a feeling of being overwhelmed by sorrow or pain as if one's heart and lungs were being torn apart

to rupture, burst, or crack suddenly; to explode from internal pressure or heat

to crack or fracture; to develop a fissure or gap, such as in a water pipe or a piece of wood. In botany, to split open naturally to release seeds or pollen.

a crack, crevice, or slit in an object or surface

to break into small pieces; to disintegrate; to crack

to cut apart or isolate things that are naturally unified or connected, typically used for abstract concepts like history or relationships

To completely sever relations or break off a relationship with someone or an organization.

(chemistry) decomposition; lysis; splitting a chemical compound into simpler parts

to crack or split because of dryness, such as dry soil cracking or skin chapping

To crack, burst, or split open; for example, when a water pipe freezes or a flower bud begins to bloom.

(physics) The process where a heavy nucleus splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing energy and neutrons.

a crack, split, or hole caused by tearing

cleft palate; a birth defect where the roof of the mouth does not join together properly, making it difficult for an infant to eat and speak.

(idiom) broken into many pieces; physically fragmented or disintegrated

to lose one's standing and have one's reputation completely ruined; a total fall from grace

to crack or fissure due to being very dry; often describes parched earth or dry skin

mitosis; karyokinesis; the standard process by which a cell nucleus divides into two identical daughter nuclei with identical genetic material

a nuclear reaction where a heavy nucleus splits into lighter nuclei and releases energy; also called [[核裂变|核裂變|he2 lie4 bian4]]

(geology) a valley formed by the sinking of land between two parallel faults; a rift valley

To burst, explode, or rupture; to split open due to an explosion or internal pressure such as uneven heating.

a congenital split in the upper lip; harelip

to burst open suddenly; to crack or rupture into several pieces

pierces the clouds and cracks the stone; describes a voice or sound that is resonant, high-pitched, and extremely loud

(idiom) describe a major disaster, great upheaval, or an earth-shattering sound

To tear or cut silk into pieces; used in ancient times to describe writing letters on scraps of silk

The process of cell division in sexual reproduction where the number of chromosomes is reduced by half to form sperm and eggs.

to split or crack suddenly and fly apart; to burst open

separatism; splittism

Literal occurrence of mountains crumbling and the ground splitting open during an earthquake or disaster

cracking; a process in petroleum refining where heavy oils are broken down into smaller molecules to produce gasoline and other fuels

The process where a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, releasing energy and neutrons; also called [[核分裂|核分裂|he2 fen1 lie4]]

A type of dry fruit that automatically splits open along built-in seams when it reaches maturity to release its seeds.

A vertical fracture, lengthwise split, or longitudinal lobe in a structure; (dentistry) a gap or space between two teeth.

a birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord

lit. heart and gallbladder both split; to be petrified with fear or overcome with extreme grief and indignation

(historical) a form of capital punishment where a person is torn apart by five horse-drawn carts or horses pulling their head and limbs in different directions; also known as [[五马分尸|五馬分屍|wu3 ma3 fen1 shi1]]

to rip; to tear apart; to shatter

a thin or sharp piece of material that has broken or split off, such as a chip or fragment

The division of a fertilized egg into many smaller cells during the early stage of development.

a geological area where rock layers have fractured and shifted due to stress; also called [[断层带|斷層帶|duan4 ceng2 dai4]]

a small tear or ulcer in the lining of the anus, often caused by constipation or injury, characterized by pain and bleeding during bowel movements