Đứt gãy

/ɗɨt ɣaːj/
verb phraseIntermediate to break apart
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.

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

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💡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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