断断
Basic Meaning
v
Often used with objects like sticks, ropes, bones, etc.
to break; to snap; to cut (something long into two or several pieces)
（长形的东西）分成两段或几段。
Words:
折断截断砍断割断剪断
Synonyms:
折截
Sentences:
- 这根树枝太脆了，我一下就把它折断了This branch was too brittle; I broke it immediately.
- 妈妈用剪刀剪断了绳子。Mom used scissors to cut the rope.
v
Common for utilities or supply (water, electricity, milk), or abstract processes.
to cut off; to disconnect; to stop (something from continuing)
断绝；使不再连续:。
Words:
断水断奶断电隔断中断
Sentences:
- 因为欠费，我家被断水三天了。Because of unpaid fees, our water supply was cut off for three days.
v
Describes a temporary stop in continuity, often for activities or conversations.
to interrupt; to break off
间断。
Words:
间断中断
Sentences:
- 他的演讲中途被一个电话中断了。His speech was interrupted halfway through by a phone call.
- 他的学习计划从来没有间断过，所以成绩一直很好。His study plan has never been interrupted, so his grades have always been excellent.
v
Often used in military or strategic contexts, like '拦截'.
to intercept; to cut off (a route or passage)
拦截。
Words:
拦截断道断流断谷断截
Synonyms:
截拦阻
Antonyms:
通畅
Sentences:
- 部队成功断道，阻止了敌军前进。The troops successfully intercepted the road, preventing the enemy's advance.
v
For making decisions or conclusions, often seen in words like 判断, 果断. Can sometimes imply making a decision without enough evidence (武断).
to judge; to decide; to determine
判断，决定，判定。
Words:
当机立断独断专行果断判断武断诊断
Sentences:
- 医生根据检查结果做出了诊断。The doctor made a diagnosis based on the examination results.
- 他做事非常果断，从不犹豫。He is very decisive in doing things and never hesitates.
adv
Formal or literary usage. Used to strongly deny something.
absolutely; definitely (usually used in negative expressions)
〈书〉绝对；一定（多用于否定式）。
Words:
断无此理断不能信断乎断无
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他说的话断无此理，我不相信。What he said is absolutely unreasonable; I don't believe it.
Writing & Component
Radical斤
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count11
Strokes丶丿一丨丿丶㇄丿丿一丨