突破 tūpò to break through
to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount (an obstacle); (sports) to break through the opponent's defense
How to remember 突破: 突 sudden + 破 broken = to break through.
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How it is used
- To break through / make a breakthrough - 突破难关 (tūpò nánguān) get past a hurdle, 技术突破 (jìshù tūpò) a tech breakthrough.
- Both overcoming an obstacle and exceeding a limit (突破记录 break a record); also a sports move (beat the defense).
- Neutral to upbeat; achievement and progress register.