Meaning
决裂 describes a complete and often dramatic break in a relationship, whether personal, political, or diplomatic. It implies a serious rupture where communication and cooperation cease, typically after conflict or irreconcilable differences. The word carries a sense of finality and severity.
Usage
This is a formal, serious term used primarily for significant breaks in important relationships—political alliances, close friendships, family ties, or diplomatic relations. It's not used for casual or temporary disagreements. The verb often appears with 与 (yǔ) or 和 (hé) to indicate 'break with (someone/something)'.
Examples
- 01他们因为政治观点不同而彻底决裂了。.They completely broke with each other due to differing political views.
- 02两国关系面临决裂的危险。.Relations between the two countries face the danger of rupture.
Characters
Common collocations
- 与...决裂...to break with...
- 彻底决裂to break completely
- 关系决裂relations rupture
- 决裂的边缘on the verge of rupture
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 决 (to decide/sever) and 裂 (to split/tear apart), literally suggesting a decisive splitting or tearing. The metaphor of physical rupture represents the breaking of bonds.