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March 24, 2026
崩溃(崩潰)bēngkuì(beng1kui4)
崩溃 (bēng kuì) refers to a process of collapse or breakdown, often used to describe physical structures, emotional states, or systems that fail under pressure. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as a bridge collapsing or a person experiencing a mental breakdown.
Frequency#2688DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The concept of 崩溃 resonates with the pressures of modern life in China, where high expectations and stress can lead to burnout or mental health issues. It reflects a growing awareness of mental health in contemporary Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a huge dam (the character 崩, which looks like a broken wall) that suddenly gives way, causing water to burst forth and flood everything (溃, which resembles a wave crashing down). The sound of the crash, 'bēng', echoes as everything falls apart.
Meanings of 崩溃
bēngkuì(beng1kui4)
1to collapse
2to crumble
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About 崩溃
崩溃Simplified
崩潰Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2688Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 崩溃
Quick Contrast
崩溃 (collapse) vs 失败 (fail) — use 崩溃 when referring specifically to a breakdown or collapse, rather than a general failure.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a huge dam (the character 崩, which looks like a broken wall) that suddenly gives way, causing water to burst forth and flood everything (溃, which resembles a wave crashing down). The sound of the crash, 'bēng', echoes as everything falls apart.
Usage Notes
崩溃 is often used informally when discussing emotional distress, so be cautious of the context in which you use it. Common collocations include '精神崩溃' (mental collapse) and '系统崩溃' (system crash). Watch out for the tonal differences, as mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 崩溃 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to emotions and structural integrity. Focus on practicing its usage in both written and spoken contexts, especially in discussions about mental health or engineering.
Cultural Note
The concept of 崩溃 resonates with the pressures of modern life in China, where high expectations and stress can lead to burnout or mental health issues. It reflects a growing awareness of mental health in contemporary Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 崩溃 with other words like 失败 (failure) or 崩溃 (collapse), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的计划崩溃' (my plan collapsed) might be incorrect if referring to a minor setback; use '失败' for that context instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 崩溃
崩溃 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我曾经神经____过。那是一次痛苦的经历。
I suffered a nervous breakdown. It was a traumatic experience.
Example Sentences for 崩溃 (10)
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我曾经神经崩溃过。那是一次痛苦的经历。
wǒ zēng jīng shén jīng bēng kuì guò。 。 nà shì yī cì tòng kǔ de jīng。
I suffered a nervous breakdown. It was a traumatic experience.
Analysts fear the overstretched air traffic control system could reach breaking point.
3
她听到你们的话会崩溃的。
tā tīng dào nǐ mén de huà huì bēng kuì de。
If she hears what you're saying, she's going to come unglued.
4
她身体不舒服，简直要崩溃了。
tā shēn tǐ bù shū fú， ， jiǎn zhí yào bēng kuì。
She is not herself. She came near to a breakdown.
5
我要崩溃了，我一直都没合眼。
wǒ yào bēng kuì le， ， wǒ yī zhí dū méi hé。
I was falling apart. I wasn't getting any sleep.
6
她若是没给自己找点乐趣的话，早就崩溃了。
tā ruò shì méi gěi zì jǐ zhǎo diǎn lè qù de huà， ， zǎo jiù bēng kuì。
She would have cracked up if she hadn't allowed herself some fun.
7
凯丽女士似乎将她的精神崩溃归咎于百代唱片公司高度紧张的工作日程安排。
kǎi lì nǚ shì sì hū jiāng tā de jīng shén bēng kuì guī jiù yú bǎi dài chàng piàn gōng sī gāo dù jǐn zhāng de gōng zuò rì chéng ān pái。
Ms Carey appeared to blame her breakdown on EMI's punishing work schedule.
8
当市场崩溃时，他们认为交易会被取消。
dāng shì cháng bēng kuì shí， ， tā mén rèn wéi jiāo yì huì bèi qǔ。
When the market crashed, they assumed the deal would be cancelled.
9
我曾经有过一次精神崩溃，好像天塌了一样。
wǒ zēng jīng yǒu guò yī cì jīng shén bēng kuì， ， hǎo xiàng tiān tā le yī。
I had a nervous breakdown, everything just seemed to cave in on top of me.
10
她整个人跌至了谷底。她漫长的爱情要告结束了，她也要崩溃了。
tā zhěng gè rén diē zhì le gǔ dǐ。 。 tā màn cháng de ài qíng yào gào jié shù， le ， tā yě yào bēng。
She was at rock bottom. Her long-term love affair was breaking up and so was she.
Cultural Notes for 崩溃
🏮Cultural insight
The concept of 崩溃 resonates with the pressures of modern life in China, where high expectations and stress can lead to burnout or mental health issues. It reflects a growing awareness of mental health in contemporary Chinese society.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, the idea of 'breaking down' often emphasizes individual resilience, while in Chinese culture, it may reflect societal pressures and expectations as contributing factors to collapse.
Frequently Asked Questions about 崩溃
No, it can be used for both physical and emotional contexts.
It is generally informal, often used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
