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    Expressing 'to crack' or 'to decipher' with 破解 (pòjiě)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 破解 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 破解 (pòjiě) means 'to crack,' 'to solve,' or 'to decipher.' It is commonly used when talking about solving difficult problems, cracking codes, or breaking through mysteries. It carries a sense of overcoming something that was previously impenetrable or puzzling.

    Examples

    • 警察终于破解了这个案件。

      Jǐngchá zhōngyú pòjiě le zhège ànjiàn.

      The police finally cracked the case.

    • 他花了三天时间才破解这道数学题。

      Tā huā le sān tiān shíjiān cái pòjiě zhè dào shùxuétí.

      It took him three days to solve this math problem.

    • 专家正在尝试破解古代文字的含义。

      Zhuānjiā zhèngzài chángshì pòjiě gǔdài wénzì de hányì.

      Experts are trying to decipher the meaning of ancient writing.

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