Definition
绝交 means 'to break off a relationship / cut ties' — typically used for friendships or personal connections. It's a separable verb (离合词) meaning the two characters can split: you put time, measure words, or other elements between 绝 and 交, e.g. 绝了三年的交 ('cut ties for three years'). The object is usually introduced before the verb with 和/跟: 和他绝交 ('cut ties with him').
v.o.
to break off relationsto sever ties (with a friend or associate)
Examples
- 绝交。Tāmen chǎojià yǐhòu jiù jué jiāo le.They cut ties after the argument.
- ，。Wǒ gēn tā yǐjīng jué le jiāo, bú zài láiwǎng le.I have already cut ties with him and no longer keep in touch.
- ，绝交。Yīnwèi wùhuì, tā hé zuì hǎo de péngyou jué jiāo le.Because of a misunderstanding, she broke off relations with her best friend.
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