This is the 2242nd most frequent Chinese word.

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"破" means "broken," "damaged," or "to break."


In this sentence, "破" is used to indicate that the glass cup is damaged. Here, "破" means "broken."

这个玻璃杯被打破了。

This glass cup has been broken.


"破" is used here metaphorically to mean "crack" or "break into" in the context of deciphering passwords.

他的密码太简单了,很容易破。

His password is too simple, it's easy to crack.


Here, "破" is used figuratively to describe an extreme reaction, in this case "laugh uncontrollably."

他讲了一个让我笑破肚皮的笑话。

He told a joke so funny that made me laugh uncontrollably.