duàn​xiàn

to break a string

  • created sense approved 断线/斷線 · duàn​xiàn · to break a string — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    断线 / 斷線

    duàn​xiàn

    to break a string

    To have a string break, such as on a kite, musical instrument, or sewing machine.

    断, 线

    断 (literal) → 断/斷 · duàn · to break 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · thread

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

    created sense

  • created sense approved 断线/斷線 · duàn​xiàn · to be disconnected — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    断线 / 斷線

    duàn​xiàn

    to be disconnected

    To lose an electrical or digital connection, specifically for a telephone call or internet access.

    断, 线

    断 (literal) → 断/斷 · duàn · to cut off 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · thread

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

    created sense

  • created sense approved 断线/斷線 · duàn​xiàn · to lose contact — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    断线 / 斷線

    duàn​xiàn

    to lose contact

    To lose touch with someone or break off a relationship

    断, 线

    断 (literal) → 断/斷 · duàn · to cut off 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · clue

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

    created sense

  • created sense approved 断线/斷線 · duàn​xiàn · to be discontinued — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    断线 / 斷線

    duàn​xiàn

    to be discontinued

    To have a tradition, undertaking, or lineage be broken or interrupted

    断, 线

    断 (literal) → 断/斷 · duàn · to cut off 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · thread

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

    created sense