verb HSK 4
to shatter · to smash to pieces · to break by dropping
Meaning
摔碎 means to break something into pieces by dropping, throwing, or smashing it. It specifically implies that the object has shattered or fragmented, not just cracked. The word combines the action of dropping/throwing (摔) with the result of being broken into pieces (碎).
Usage
This verb is used when something fragile like glass, porcelain, or pottery breaks into multiple pieces from impact. It emphasizes both the violent action and the complete destruction of the object. Commonly used in everyday contexts when accidents happen with dishes, cups, or other breakable items.
Examples
- 01她不小心把妈妈最喜欢的花瓶摔碎了。.She accidentally shattered her mother's favorite vase.
- 02别担心，只是个杯子摔碎了而已。, .Don't worry, it's just a cup that got broken.
Characters
Common collocations
- 摔碎杯子to shatter a cup
- 摔碎花瓶to smash a vase
- 不小心摔碎to accidentally break/shatter
Antonyms
Origin
摔 originally depicted throwing or falling with force (手 hand radical), while 碎 contains the stone radical (石) indicating breaking hard materials into small pieces.