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断开 (duàn kāi) — to sever (a connection, a link); to break apart (a physical object)

Definition

A physical or abstract 'to sever / disconnect' — used for tangible things (wires, ropes) and intangible links (relationships, connections). More concrete and action-oriented than abstract 断绝.

verb
to sever (a connection, a link)to break apart (a physical object)

Examples

  • 断开，。
    Qǐng bǎ diàn yuán duàn kāi, zài xiū lǐ jī qì.
    Please disconnect the power supply before repairing the machine.
  • ，断开。
    Nà gēn shéng zi chéng shòu bù liǎo zhòng liàng, tū rán duàn kāi le.
    That rope couldn't bear the weight and suddenly snapped.
  • 断开，。
    Tā men jué dìng duàn kāi hé zuò guān xì, gè zì fā zhǎn.
    They decided to sever the partnership and each go their own way.
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