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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to break a record' with 打破 (dǎpò)

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    Structure

    打破 + Noun (record/barrier)

    Explanation

    打破 (dǎpò) means 'to break' in both a physical and figurative sense, and is commonly used to mean 'to break a record' or 'to shatter a barrier.' It conveys a forceful or decisive action. It is followed by the object being broken, such as 纪录 (record) or 规则 (rule).

    Examples

    • 这位运动员在比赛中打破了世界纪录。

      zhè wèi yùndòngyuán zài bǐsài zhōng dǎpòle shìjiè jìlù.

      This athlete broke the world record in the competition.

    • 新技术的出现打破了传统行业的格局。

      xīn jìshù de chūxiàn dǎpòle chuántǒng hángyè de géjú.

      The emergence of new technology has broken the established pattern of traditional industries.

    • 她的发言打破了会议室里尴尬的沉默。

      tā de fāyán dǎpòle huìyìshì lǐ gāngà de chénmò.

      Her remarks broke the awkward silence in the meeting room.

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