破裂 (pò liè): to burst; to rupture; (of a relationship etc) to break down

The water pipe froze on the cold winter night and burst the next morning, spraying water everywhere.

They often argued about money, and in the end their relationship broke down, so they decided to divorce.

After the glass was hit by a stone, it immediately shattered into many pieces.

The negotiations lasted for hours, but neither side was willing to compromise, and in the end the talks broke down.