破坏 (pò huài): to destroy

That big fire destroyed three warehouses; it took firefighters five hours to put out the fire, but fortunately no one was hurt.

Because he lost his temper, he deliberately damaged a bench in the park and was caught by the staff, who fined him 500 yuan.

Staying up late for a long time will damage your body's immune system and make you more likely to catch a cold, so it's best to go to bed on time every day.

War has destroyed countless families; many people have lost their loved ones and homes. We sincerely hope the world will always be peaceful.

The new high-speed rail line will pass through a wetland. An environmental group worries that it will damage the birds' habitat and is asking the government to reassess the project.