断绝 (duàn jué) — to sever, to break off (relations, ties, connections)
Definition
断绝 means to completely and permanently sever a relationship, tie, or connection — stronger and more decisive than 中断 (to interrupt/suspend temporarily). Unlike 割 (cut with a blade), 断绝 is abstract and rarely used for physical cutting.
verb
to severto break off (relations, ties, connections)
Examples
- 断绝。Tā men jué dìng duàn jué yí qiè lián xì.They decided to sever all contact.
- 断绝。Zhè cì shì gù duàn jué le tā men de yǒu yì.This accident broke off their friendship.
- 断绝。Gōng sī duàn jué le yǔ nà jiā gōng yìng shāng de hé zuò.The company broke off cooperation with that supplier.
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