verb, adjective · physically damaged, worn out, or torn

我的袜子破了一个洞。

adjective, noun · poor in quality, worthless, or rotten

我才不想去那种破地方。

verb · to reveal the truth, solve a mystery, or see through a trick

一眼就看破了他的谎言。

verb, adverb · to break a record, eliminate a habit, or change a convention

他上周打破了世界纪录。

verb · to overcome an enemy or capture a fortified position

大军只用了三天就攻破了城池。