粉碎 fěnsuì to crush
to crush; to smash; to shatter
How to remember 粉碎: 粉 powder + 碎 to break = to crush.
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How it is used
- To smash to bits / pulverize - 把石头粉碎 (bǎ shítou fěnsuì) to crush the stone.
- Very common figuratively 'to shatter/crush' plots and hopes: 粉碎阴谋 (fěnsuì yīnmóu) to foil a conspiracy; 粉碎敌人的进攻 to smash the enemy's attack.
- Forceful, decisive tone.