绽 (zhàn) - to burst forth & to split open

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zhàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

绽 · zhàn

to burst forth;

to split open;

to bloom (of flowers);

to rip (of seams);

to reveal (emotions, talents)

to burst forthto split opento bloom (of flowers)

Usage highlights

bloomsplit openburstcrack a smilecotton boll openingreveal flaws

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close
  • 合— to shut
  • 萎— to wither

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flowers are blooming (花朵绽放).
  • The seams of his pants split open (裤缝绽开了).
  • Her face broke into a smile (脸上绽出笑容).
  • His talent finally blossomed (他的才华终于绽放了).

Collocations

  • bloom(绽放)
  • split open(绽开)
  • burst(绽裂)
  • crack a smile(破绽为笑)
  • cotton boll opening(棉桃绽铃)
  • reveal flaws(露出破绽)

Idioms

  • Reveal a flaw(露出破绽)
  • Flowers blooming everywhere(百花齐绽)
  • Chapped skin and torn clothes(皮开肉绽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the bursting open of silk fabrics or seams, later extended to flowers blooming.
  • In martial arts/strategy contexts, '破绽' refers to an opening or weakness an opponent exposes.
  • Carries positive connotations of natural unfolding and revelation when used with flowers or talents.

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