割断 (gē duàn) — to cut off, sever (by cutting with a blade)

Definition

A vivid verb meaning 'to cut off / sever', often used for physical things (ropes, wires) and figuratively for ties or contact (联系, 关系). It implies a decisive, complete cut, stronger than the general 切断.

verb

to cut offsever (by cutting with a blade)

Examples

割断。
Tā yòng dāo gē duàn le shéng zi.
He cut the rope with a knife.
，。
Zhè zhǒng xiàn hěn cū, gēn běn gē bú duàn.
This kind of thread is very thick; it simply can't be cut off.
割断。
Tā men chè dǐ gē duàn le lián xì.
They completely severed contact.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.