Meaning
突破 describes the act of breaking through an obstacle, barrier, or limitation. It can refer to physical breakthroughs (like breaking through enemy lines) or abstract ones (like scientific or personal breakthroughs). The word conveys a sense of overcoming resistance or difficulty to achieve something new.
Usage
突破 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It frequently appears in discussions of progress, innovation, and achievement. In sports, it describes breaking through a defense. In science and business, it refers to significant advances or innovations. The verb form often takes objects like 限制 (limits), 困难 (difficulties), or 瓶颈 (bottlenecks).
Examples
- 01科学家们在癌症研究方面取得了重大突破。.Scientists have made a major breakthrough in cancer research.
- 02他终于突破了自己的心理障碍。'.He finally broke through his psychological barriers.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个突破
- 次一次重大突破
Common collocations
- 突破口breakthrough point
- 重大突破major breakthrough
- 突破限制to break through limitations
- 技术突破technological breakthrough
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 突 (sudden forward movement) and 破 (to break), literally meaning 'to suddenly break through.' This mirrors the physical and conceptual action of bursting through a barrier.