四分五裂 sì fēn wǔ liè

to be split up; to fall apart; no unity

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. all split up and in pieces (idiom); disunity (in an organization)
  2. 2. falling apart
  3. 3. to disintegrate
  4. 4. complete lack of unity
  5. 5. to be at sixes and sevens

Characters

Character Meaning
四 sì HSK 1
four; 4
分 fēn HSK 1
minute (unit of time); to divide; to separate
五 wǔ HSK 1
five; 5
裂 liè HSK 6
to split; to crack; to break open