liè fèng
crack
In Chinese, '裂缝' refers to a fissure, a line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, like a crack on a wall or mirror. It can be used metaphorically to describe people who have a weakness that could cause them to fail.
lièfèng zhōng de guāngmíng
Light in the crack
This phrase represents the hope or positivity found even in difficult situations.
qiáng shàng de lièfèng
Crack in the wall
A visible defect that is used metaphorically to describe problems or shortcomings.
lièfèng zhōng shēngzhǎng de zhíwù
Plants growing in cracks
This is a symbol of resilience, depicting living beings flourishing even in the harshest conditions.
cóng lièfèng zhōng tòu chū de guāng
The light that leaks out from the crack
This phrase suggests a little bit of hope or brightness in the midst of a dark situation.
lièfèng zài kuòdà
The crack is expanding
It refers to a situation that is worsening or a problem that is increasing.
zhè lièfèng hěn shēn
This crack is very deep
As a metaphor, it indicates a serious or profound problem.
lièfèng yīrán cúnzài
The crack still exists
It shows an unresolved situation or a problem that still persist.
zài shítou shàng zhǎo lièfèng
Looking for cracks on a stone
It suggests a tenacious or detailed search for flaws or weaknesses.
lièfèng zhōng mào chū yān lái
Smoke is emerging from the crack
This can be a literal description of smoke airing from a crack or can be used metaphorically as an indication of arising problems.
zhè tiáo lièfèng héngguàn zhěnggè shānjǐ
This fissure stretches across the entire ridge
Describes a physical feature, specifically a long, narrow opening that splits the ridge of a mountain.