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突破

breakthrough

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

tu1po4 • tūpò

Meaning

Primary

breakthrough

Alternatives

to break through, break through

Mnemonic

A 突破 breakthrough occurs when one 突 suddenly 破 breaks through a figurative roadblock.

Usage

我们 的 研究 获得 重大 突破。

We've made a great breakthrough in our research.

这 项 技术 的 突破

the breakthrough in this technology

突破 防线

break through a line of defense