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  4. Đứt gãy

Đứt gãy

/ɗɨt ɣaːj/
to break apart

Cây gãy vì gió mạnh.

The tree broke apart because of the strong wind.


general

To break into pieces or separate into parts, often violently or suddenly.

Cái đèn gãy khi rơi xuống sàn.

The lamp broke apart when it fell to the floor.

Chiếc xương gãy sau tai nạn.

The bone broke apart after the accident.

This phrase is commonly used to describe physical objects breaking into pieces or separating into parts.

Collocations

đứt gãybreak apartđứt gãy thành nhiều mảnhbreak into many pieces

Synonyms

bị vỡbị gãybị tan nát

Antonyms

cứng cốkhông bị hỏng

Related Phrases

bị vỡphrase
to break
tan nátphrase
to crumble

Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'đứt gãy' to describe a sudden or violent breakage, often with objects or structures.

Word Origin

Derived from the verbs 'đứt' (to break) and 'gãy' (to snap), emphasizing a sudden or violent separation.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in contexts where something breaks suddenly or violently, such as objects, bones, or structures.

Word Breakdown

đứt
to break
root
+
gãy
to snap
root
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