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March 24, 2026
突破tūpò(tu1po4)
The term '突破' (tūpò) means to break through or make a significant advance in a particular area, such as in knowledge, skills, or challenges. It is often used in contexts like personal development, scientific research, and sports, where overcoming obstacles is a key theme.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of 突破 is often linked to the concept of 'breaking new ground' in business and personal endeavors, reflecting the value placed on continuous improvement and innovation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a powerful wave crashing against a wall, breaking through it and creating a new path. The character 突 (tū) looks like a person charging forward, while 破 (pò) resembles something being shattered. Together, they symbolize breaking through barriers.
Meanings of 突破
tūpò(tu1po4)
1to break through
2to make a breakthrough
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About 突破
突破Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#4015Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 突破
Quick Contrast
突破 (tūpò) vs 超越 (chāoyuè): Use 突破 when emphasizing breaking through obstacles, while 超越 focuses on surpassing limits or achieving excellence.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a powerful wave crashing against a wall, breaking through it and creating a new path. The character 突 (tū) looks like a person charging forward, while 破 (pò) resembles something being shattered. Together, they symbolize breaking through barriers.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 突破 with similar terms like '打破' (dǎpò), which means to break something physically rather than conceptually. It is used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in discussions about achievements or innovations.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 突破 connects to advanced vocabulary related to challenges and achievements. Students should practice using it in sentences that describe overcoming difficulties or making progress in various contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of 突破 is often linked to the concept of 'breaking new ground' in business and personal endeavors, reflecting the value placed on continuous improvement and innovation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes incorrectly use 突破 for minor achievements, while it is meant for significant breakthroughs. For example, saying '我刚完成作业，算是突破了' (I just finished my homework, which counts as a breakthrough) is inappropriate; a better phrase would emphasize a larger challenge or context.
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Grammar Patterns of 突破
突破 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 4 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 2
Complete the Sentence
这家公司看来很有把握在中国取得重大____。
The company looks poised to make a significant breakthrough in China.
Example Sentences for 突破 (2)
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这家公司看来很有把握在中国取得重大突破。
zhè jiā gōng sī kàn lái hěn yǒu bǎ wò zài zhōng guó qǔ dé zhòng dà tū pò。
The company looks poised to make a significant breakthrough in China.
2
最后一天，队里的指示就是不惜一切代价实现零的突破。
zuì hòu yī tiān， ， duì lǐ de zhǐ shì jiù shì bù xī yī qiē dài jià shí xiàn líng de tū。
Team orders on the final day were to avoid the dreaded blank at all costs.
Cultural Notes for 突破
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the idea of 突破 is often linked to the concept of 'breaking new ground' in business and personal endeavors, reflecting the value placed on continuous improvement and innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions about 突破
Yes, 突破 can be used in casual discussions about personal growth or challenges.
Yes, 突破 refers to breaking through obstacles, while 突然 (tūrán) means sudden or unexpected.
Absolutely, it is often used to describe a player breaking through defenses in games.
