破 (pò): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Breakage and damage

破 + result state

In words like 破坏, 破裂, and 破碎, 破 (pò) describes physical breaking or damage.

HSK 5

Breakthrough and solution

In words like 突破, 破解, and 破案, 破 (pò) means overcoming a limit or solving a problem.

HSK 6

tū突

pò破

break through; surmount

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tū突

pò破

kǒu口

Breakthrough / Opening

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

pò破

jiě解

crack / decipher / solve / decode

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

pò破

àn案

solve a case

Exception and collapse

In words like 破例, 破灭, and 打破, 破 (pò) indicates breaking rules or shattering hopes.

HSK 6

pò破

lì例

break a rule; make an exception

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

pò破

miè灭

shatter / collapse / be shattered

HSK 3.0 · L5

dǎ打

pò破

to break; to smash

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

pò破

chú除

eliminate / abolish

破 (pò): Break — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 破

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 破

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 破

How to Use 破

Breakage and damage

Example Sentences

HSK Level 4

Same Sound

Same Radical

Breakthrough and solution

Exception and collapse

Related Characters

HSK Level 4

Same Sound

Same Radical