茶杯盖破了
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cup lid is broken
我的茶杯盖破了，不能用了。
My cup lid is broken and can't be used anymore.
informal
The lid of a teacup is broken.
这个茶杯盖破了，我得换一个新的。
This cup lid is broken; I need to get a new one.
Commonly used in daily life to describe a broken lid on a drinking cup.
Pro Tip
Distinguishing '破了' and '坏了'
'破了' often implies physical damage like cracks or breaks, while '坏了' can mean 'not working' or 'spoiled' in a broader sense. For example, '手机坏了' means 'the phone is broken/not working,' but '手机屏幕破了' means 'the phone screen is cracked.'
Usage Notes
This phrase is straightforward and literal. It is formed by combining '茶杯' (teacup) and '盖' (lid) with '破了' (broken). No figurative or idiomatic meaning is involved.
Word Breakdown
茶杯
teacup
compound盖
lid
noun破了
is broken
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