割袍断义 gēpáoduànyì to break off a friendship Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 割 gē verb to cut to cut apart; to sever with a knife or blade袍 páo noun robe gown; robe; long loose-fitting garment断 斷 duàn verb to cut off to cut off or interrupt; to stop a supply or connection; to discontinue义 義 yì adjectiveverb human ties (bound form) relationship; friendship; personal loyalty