掰

bāi

to break open with the hands; to snap

Dictionary entry

to break off or break open sth with one's hands; (fig.) to break off (a relationship)

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掰

See it in sentences

他把面包掰成两半。

Tā bǎ miànbāo bāi chéng liǎng bàn.

English

He broke the bread in two.

妹妹把饼干掰开了。

Mèimei bǎ bǐnggān bāi kāi le.

English

Little sister broke the cookie in half.

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