支离破碎 (zhī lí pò suì)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Describes something that is fragmented, shattered, or broken into pieces; often used for a situation or object that is in a state of disarray or ruin.

Definition (中文解释)

支离零散，残缺。形容事物零散破碎，不完整。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·魏僖《尧峰文钞·答陈霭公论文书一》而及其求之以道，则小者多支离破碎而不合，大者乃敢于披猖磔裂，尽决去圣人畔岸，而剪拔其藩篱。”

Example (造句示例)

After the earthquake, the city lay in a state of utter disarray, with buildings reduced to rubble.