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Split in Chinese

to split · HSK 7–9

裂 liè

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杯子掉在地上,裂了一条缝。 The cup fell on the floor and cracked.

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How do you say split in Chinese?

Split in Chinese is 裂 (liè). You can also say 劈 (pī), 分化 (fēn huà), 分裂 (fēn liè), 破 (pò).

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