断壁残垣 ruins
Explanation
形容残破不堪的景象，多指城墙等建筑物。
Describes a scene of utter destruction, mostly of walls and buildings.
Origin Story
话说当年秦始皇统一六国后，修建了无数宏伟的宫殿和城墙，然而，随着时间的推移和战乱的发生，许多建筑都渐渐倒塌，只剩下残垣断壁。曾经气势恢宏的咸阳宫，如今也只剩下断壁残垣，诉说着昔日的辉煌和历史的变迁。秦始皇陵的地下宫殿虽然保存相对完好，但地面上的建筑早已化为断壁残垣，成为了历史的见证。这些断壁残垣，不仅是历史的遗迹，也是后人警醒和反思的象征，提醒着人们珍惜和平，维护文明。即使是看似坚不可摧的建筑，也抵挡不住岁月的侵蚀和战火的摧残。曾经的繁荣昌盛，终究会化为过眼云烟，而历史的痕迹，却永远留存在这断壁残垣之中。
It is said that after Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms, countless magnificent palaces and city walls were built. However, with the passage of time and the occurrence of wars, many buildings gradually collapsed, leaving only ruins. The once grand Xianyang Palace now only remains ruins, telling of past glory and historical changes. Although the underground palace of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum is relatively well preserved, the above-ground buildings have long since turned into ruins, becoming a testament to history. These ruins are not only historical relics but also a symbol of warning and reflection for future generations, reminding people to cherish peace and maintain civilization. Even seemingly indestructible buildings cannot withstand the erosion of time and the ravages of war. The former prosperity will eventually turn into fleeting clouds, but the traces of history will forever remain in these ruins.
Usage
多用于描写战争或自然灾害后残破的景象。
Often used to describe the ruined scene after a war or a natural disaster.
Examples
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战场上，曾经繁华的城市如今只剩下一片断壁残垣。
zhan chang shang,ceng jing fan hua de cheng shi ru jin zhi sheng xia yi pian duan bi can yuan.
On the battlefield, the once prosperous city is now only a ruin.
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地震过后，村庄变成了断壁残垣，家园被毁。
dizhen guo hou,cun zhuang bian cheng le duan bi can yuan,jia yuan bei hui
After the earthquake, the village became a ruin, and homes were destroyed.