gē​duàn

cut

割断 (割斷) gē​duàn
cut verb
to physically cut through an object so it separates into parts

While digging up the road, the construction crew accidentally severed the underground fiber optic communication cable.

sever verb
to break off or terminate an abstract connection, relationship, or link

We must resolutely sever ties with these illegal organizations.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
3.91 per million appears in 2% of films
Written text
1.64 per million

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Definitions
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