破冰

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Chinese

to break; to split; broken
to break; to split; broken; damaged; worn out
 
ice
simp. and trad.
(破冰)

Etymology

The figurative sense is probably influenced by English break the ice.

Pronunciation


Verb

破冰

  1. to break ice; to crush ice
  2. (figurative) to break the ice

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