破戒

破戒
jiè

to violate a religious precept

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    to violate a religious precept

    • He broke his vow.

  2. verb

    to smoke or drink after giving up

    • He broke his vow and started smoking again.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Breaking something open is like using a stone to smash away the entire outer shell.

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