破例

pòlì

verb #14,144

Meanings

1 to make an exception
2 to break a rule

Characters

precedent; rule; example

Examples

老板为他破例，提前让他休假。

Lǎobǎn wèi tā pòlì, tíqián ràng tā xiūjià.

The boss made an exception for him and let him take leave early.

这次我可以破例帮你一次。

Zhècì wǒ kěyǐ pòlì bāng nǐ yī cì.

This time I can make an exception and help you once.

Tips

memory

破 (to break) + 例 (precedent/rule) - to break the established rule, i.e. make an exception.

Stroke Order

破 pò

例 lì