支离破碎 shattered
Explanation
形容事物支离破碎，不完整。比喻完整的东西被打碎或破坏成支离破碎的样子。
Describes things that are broken and incomplete. Figuratively: A complete thing that has been broken and shattered.
Origin Story
传说中，有一位技艺高超的陶艺家，他花费数年心血，制作了一件精美的瓷器。这件瓷器造型独特，釉色艳丽，每一个细节都精雕细琢。然而，在即将完成的时刻，一场突如其来的地震，将瓷器震得支离破碎。陶艺家看着满地的碎片，悲痛欲绝，多年的心血化为乌有。然而，他并没有放弃，而是将碎片小心地收集起来，试图修复这件珍贵的瓷器，即使它最终无法恢复原样。他希望以此提醒自己，人生也如这瓷器一般，看似完整，却可能因为一些意外而支离破碎，但只要坚持，就能从碎片中寻找到新的意义和希望。
Legend has it that there was a highly skilled potter who spent several years creating a magnificent piece of porcelain. This porcelain had a unique shape and vibrant glaze, with every detail meticulously crafted. However, just before its completion, a sudden earthquake shattered the porcelain into countless pieces. The potter, heartbroken, watched his years of hard work turn to dust. Yet, he did not give up. He carefully collected the fragments, attempting to restore the precious piece, even if it could never be exactly as it once was. He hoped this would remind him that life, like the porcelain, can seem complete, only to be shattered by unexpected events. But as long as one perseveres, new meaning and hope can be found amidst the fragments.
Usage
通常作谓语、宾语、定语。
Usually used as a predicate, object, or attributive.
Examples
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瓷器被打得支离破碎。
ciqi da da de zhili posui
The porcelain was smashed to pieces.
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他的梦想支离破碎了
tade mengxiang zhili posuile
His dreams were shattered