Meaning
粉碎 means to break something into tiny fragments or powder, either literally (like crushing rocks) or figuratively (like destroying hopes or plans). The word emphasizes complete destruction into very small pieces. It's commonly used in both physical contexts (machinery, materials) and abstract contexts (hopes, conspiracies, theories).
Usage
This verb carries a strong sense of thorough, total destruction. It's more intense than simple 打破 (to break). In political or formal contexts, it often describes defeating enemies or foiling plots. In everyday speech, it can describe physically crushing something or metaphorically destroying someone's dreams or plans. Often used in the pattern 把...粉碎.
Examples
- 01这台机器可以把石头粉碎成粉末。.This machine can pulverize rocks into powder.
- 02他的梦想被残酷的现实粉碎了。.His dreams were shattered by harsh reality.
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Common collocations
- 粉碎机crusher, shredder
- 把...粉碎...to smash... to pieces
- 粉碎阴谋to crush a conspiracy
- 彻底粉碎to completely smash
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 粉 (powder) and 碎 (broken/shattered), literally meaning 'broken into powder,' which vividly conveys the idea of complete pulverization into tiny particles.