断绝

duàn jué

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to sever; to break off

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 建立 jiàn lì 建立 jiàn lì to establish to establish (relations, ties, etc.): to establish

Related words

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• 绝交 jué jiāo 绝交 jué jiāo to break off relations to break off relations (usually between people, friends, countries): to break off relations

Synonyms

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• 中断 zhōng duàn 中断 zhōng duàn to cut short to discontinue (intercourse, relations, supply, etc.): to cut short

Usage notes

Formality

More formal than 断 (break); used in formal or written contexts.

Example Sentences

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他们 断绝 了关系。

They severed their relationship.

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Child Words of 断绝

• 断 断 duàn: to break
• 绝 绝 jué: to cut short