破绽

破綻

pòzhàn

noun #16,052

Meanings

1 flaw; weak point; opening
2 a split seam

Characters

to break; broken; torn

to burst open; to split (at a seam)

Examples

HSK 6

对手的防守出现了破绽。

Duìshǒu de fángshǒu chūxiàn le pòzhàn.

An opening appeared in the opponent's defense.

HSK 7-9

他的谎言很快就露出了破绽。

Tā de huǎngyán hěnkuài jiù lùchū le pòzhàn.

The flaws in his lie were quickly exposed.

Tips

usage

露出破绽 = 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