破绽

破綻

pòzhàn

noun #16,052

Meanings

1 flaw; weak point; opening
2 a split seam (literal)

Characters

to break; broken; torn

to burst open; to split (at a seam)

Examples

他的谎言很快就露出了破绽。

Tā de huǎngyán hěn kuài jiù lùchū le pòzhàn.

The flaws in his lie were quickly exposed.

对手的防守出现了破绽。

Duìshǒu de fángshǒu chūxiàn le pòzhàn.

An opening appeared in the opponent's defense.

Tips

usage

露出破绽 (lùchū pòzhàn) = to reveal a flaw/opening. 找破绽 = to look for weak points. Originally a tailoring term (a split seam in fabric), now used figuratively for any weakness in an argument, plan, or defense.

Stroke Order

破 pò

绽 zhàn