English–Chinese
“break down” in Chinese
How to say “break down” in Chinese
“Break down” in Chinese is 故障 (gù zhàng).
A fault obstructs a machine or system's normal operation, causing work to stop or become less effective.
Example sentences with 故障
开会时投影仪突然出故障，无法继续演示。kāi huì shí tóu yǐng yí tū rán chū gù zhàng wú fǎ jì xù yǎn shì
During the meeting, the projector suddenly breaks down, so we cannot continue the presentation.
Tips for using 故障
- The affected device or system commonly serves as the subject, making this word useful for reporting a problem without naming a person responsible.
Other Chinese words for “break down”
谈判到最后一刻还是决裂了。tán pàn dào zuì hòu yí kè hái shì jué liè le
The negotiations still broke down at the last moment.