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断裂

HSK 7-9

duànliè

crack; rupture

Alternative translations

  • déchirure lithosphérique
  • distension continentale
  • distension crustale
  • rifting

Explanation

rupture; to break apart

Examples

地震造成了岩石的断裂。

dìzhèn zào chéng le shíkòng de duànliè.

The earthquake caused rock fractures.

他们的关系出现了裂痕。

tāmen de guānxì chūxiàn le lièhén.

Their relationship showed signs of strain.