Definition
This Chengyu literally means 'one knife, two pieces' — cutting something decisively in half. You use it when you end a relationship, business tie, or connection cleanly and permanently, with no intention of continuing or reconciling. It's stronger than just 'break up' or 'stop working together'; it implies a clear, often emotional, cut.
f.e.
to make a clean breakto end a relationship or connection decisively and permanently
Examples
- 一刀两断，。Tā hé guòqù de cuòwù yī dāo liǎng duàn, chóngxīn kāishǐ le xīn shēnghuó.He made a clean break with his past mistakes and started a new life.
- ，一刀两断，。Jìrán xìnggé bù hé, bùrú yī dāo liǎng duàn, duì dàjiā dōu hǎo.Since you're not compatible, you might as well make a clean break — it's better for everyone.
- 一刀两断，。Tāmen juédìng yī dāo liǎng duàn, cóngcǐ bú zài yǒu shēngyì wǎnglái.They decided to make a clean break and have no more business dealings from now on.
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