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    Expressing 'to disband' or 'to dissolve' with 解散 (jiěsàn)

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    Structure

    解散 + Noun

    Explanation

    解散 (jiěsàn) is a verb meaning 'to disband' or 'to dissolve.' It is used when a group, organization, or assembly is formally broken up. In political contexts, it often refers to dissolving a parliament or legislature.

    Examples

    • 那个乐队去年解散了,歌迷都很伤心。

      nàge yuèduì qùnián jiěsàn le, gēmí dōu hěn shāngxīn.

      That band broke up last year, and the fans were all very sad.

    • 公司经营不善,最后只好解散。

      gōngsī jīngyíng bùshàn, zuìhòu zhǐhǎo jiěsàn.

      The company was poorly managed and in the end had no choice but to disband.

    • 总统决定解散议会,重新举行选举。

      zǒngtǒng juédìng jiěsàn yìhuì, chóngxīn jǔxíng xuǎnjǔ.

      The president decided to dissolve the parliament and hold new elections.

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