綻 (zhàn) - to burst open & to split

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zhàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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綻 · zhàn

to burst open;

to split;

to rip;

to bloom (of flowers);

to show (as in revealing flaws or emotions)

to burst opento splitto rip

Usage highlights

burst openbloomflaw/weaknesssplit seamcrack openblooming smile

Synonyms

  • 开— to open
  • 裂— to split, to crack
  • 放— to bloom, to release (as in 绽放)

Antonyms

  • 合— to close, to join
  • 缝— to sew, to mend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The seams are splitting (绽开).
  • Flowers bloom in spring (绽放).
  • A crack appeared in the wall (破绽).
  • She couldn't hold back her smile (绽出笑容).

Collocations

  • burst open(绽开)
  • bloom (of flowers)(绽放)
  • flaw/weakness(破绽)
  • split seam(绽线)
  • crack open(绽裂)
  • blooming smile(笑靥绽放)

Idioms

  • Revealing numerous flaws(破绽百出)
  • Blooming with a radiant smile(笑靥如花绽)
  • Bursting forth with brilliant colors(绽彩流光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the splitting of seams in textiles, later extended to flowers blooming and revealing flaws.
  • In martial arts and strategy contexts, '破绽' refers to an opening or weakness an opponent exposes.
  • Used poetically to describe the sudden, beautiful opening of flowers or the breaking of a smile.

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