破坏
pò huǎi
devastate
The Chinese word '破坏' is used in the context where destruction or damage is caused by an event or action. For example, in sentences describing natural disasters, war, or the negative impact of human activities on the environment or on objects.
Example sentences using: 破坏
这场火灾破坏了整个森林。
zhè chǎng huǒzāi pòhuài le zhěnggè sēnlín
This fire destroyed the entire forest.
In this sentence, '破坏' is used to express the large-scale damage caused by a natural disaster, which is the fire in this case.
破坏这份合约意味着很大的麻烦。
pòhuài zhè fèn hétong yìwèi zhe hěn dà de máfan
Breaking this contract means big trouble.
This sentence uses '破坏' to refer to breach or violation of a contractual agreement, implying serious legal consequences.
破坏环境将影响未来。
pòhuài huánjìng jiāng yǐng xiǎng wèi lái
Destructing the environment will affect the future.
Here, '破坏' refers to the damaging or disruptive action towards the natural environment, suggesting a negative impact on the future.
你不能破坏他的计划。
nǐ bùnéng pòhuài tā de jìhuà
You cannot destroy his plan.
In this context, '破坏' is used to denote the interference or disruption of someone's plan or strategy.
战争常常破坏文化遗产。
zhànzhēng chángcháng pòhuài wénhuà yíchǎn
Wars often destroy cultural heritage.
This sentence employs '破坏' to signify the destruction of valued cultural heritage as a result of war conflicts.
高热量食物破坏了他的健康。
gāorè liàng shíwù pòhuài le tā de jiànkāng
High calorie foods ruined his health.
In this example, '破坏' implies that the consumption of high calorie foods has caused harm to his health.
破坏公物是违法行为。
pòhuài gōngwù shì wéifǎ xíngwéi
Damaging public property is illegal.
In this context, '破坏' is used to mean causing damage to public property, which is an illegal activity.
破坏规则会受到惩罚。
pòhuài guīzé huì shòudào chéngfá
Breaking rules will be punished.
In this case, '破坏' refers to breaching or not abiding by the rules, which will result in punishment.
我们不能破坏自然的平衡。
wǒmen bùnéng pòhuài zìrán de pínghéng
We cannot disrupt the balance of nature.
Here '破坏' is used to denote the disruption or disturbing the balance of nature which may cause adverse effects.
他的冲动行为破坏了他们的友谊。
tā de chōngdòng xíngwéi pòhuài le tāmen de yǒuyì
His impulsive behavior destroyed their friendship.
This sentence uses '破坏' to express that someone’s impulsive action can ruin a pre-existing relationship in this case a friendship.