In pieces
In Chinese, Pinyin is ch é ngtu á nd à Ku à I, which means gathering in groups. From the water margin by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty.
From the fourth and sixth chapter of the outlaws of the Marsh: "I can't stand it. I can't help looking for it. I saw a group of crows in the ancient tomb."
Chinese PinYin : chéng tuán dǎ kuài
In pieces
one 's ability falls short of one 's wishes. xīn yú lì chù
one 's heart is like dead ashes -- utterly dissipated. xīn rú hán huī