to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

打破, 折断
to crack something into multiple parts or pieces

断裂, 破碎
(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

破裂, 爆裂
to break suddenly into several pieces

粉碎, 打碎
to break on the surface without falling into separate pieces

开裂, 破裂
to forcefully break something open or apart

打破, 砸开
to break apart, turning into small pieces

碎裂, 崩溃
to break a small piece off something

削, 凿
to suddenly break with a sharp noise

折断, 断裂
to break into smaller pieces

破碎, 碎成小块
to break or lose structure and unity over time

瓦解, 分解
to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

崩溃, 散架
to shatter into pieces

打碎, 粉碎
to forcibly pull something apart into pieces

撕, 扯
to tear something forcefully

撕破, 撕裂
to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

撕, 扯
to catch something on a sharp or rough object, resulting in damage or tearing

钩住, 撕破
