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粉碎 (fěnsuì) vs 摧毁 (cuīhuǐ): 粉碎 focuses on breaking something into smaller pieces, while 摧毁 emphasizes the act of completely destroying or ruining something.
Be cautious not to confuse 粉碎 with other similar verbs like 打碎 (dǎ suì), which is more about hitting to break. 粉碎 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it has a stronger connotation of complete destruction. Common collocations include 粉碎梦想 (shatter dreams) or 粉碎敌人 (crush the enemy).
As an HSK 6 word, 粉碎 is useful for discussing complex ideas and emotions. Students should focus on the nuances between this term and others related to breaking or damaging, such as 破坏 (pò huài) and 打破 (dǎ pò). It can also serve as an example of compound verbs in Mandarin.
Learners often misuse 粉碎 in contexts where a softer term like 破坏 (pò huài) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '粉碎友谊' (to shatter friendship) is too strong; a better choice would be '破坏友谊' (to damage friendship).
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How to say to crush in Chinese
“to crush” in Chinese is粉碎
粉碎 (fěn suì) means to crush, smash, or shatter something into smaller pieces. It is commonly used in both literal contexts, such as crushing food or materials, and metaphorical contexts, like shattering hopes or dreams. The term conveys a sense of complete destruction or reduction to fragments.
When to use 粉碎
Be cautious not to confuse 粉碎 with other similar verbs like 打碎 (dǎ suì), which is more about hitting to break. 粉碎 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it has a stronger connotation of complete destruction. Common collocations include 粉碎梦想 (shatter dreams) or 粉碎敌人 (crush the enemy).
粉碎 or something close to it
粉碎 (fěnsuì) vs 摧毁 (cuīhuǐ): 粉碎 focuses on breaking something into smaller pieces, while 摧毁 emphasizes the act of completely destroying or ruining something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 粉碎 in contexts where a softer term like 破坏 (pò huài) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '粉碎友谊' (to shatter friendship) is too strong; a better choice would be '破坏友谊' (to damage friendship).
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Grammar Patterns of 粉碎
粉碎 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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就在那一刻，无线电遥控器摔得____。
At that point the radio handset fell to pieces.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 粉碎
粉碎 implies complete destruction into small pieces, while 打碎 simply means to break something, which might not be as thorough.
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