切
断

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The word "切断" is formed by combining the character "切", which means to cut or sever, with the character "断", which means to break or sever. Together, they create a compound verb where "切" indicates the action of cutting and "断" specifies the outcome of being separated, resulting in a word that means to cut off or sever completely.

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我们必须切断电源。

Wǒmen bìxū qiēduàn diànyuán.

We must cut off the power.

医生切断了病人的感染部位。

Yīshēng qiēduànle bìngrén de gǎnrǎn bùwèi.

The doctor severed the patient's infected area.

在紧急情况下，立即切断燃气供应。

Zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià, lìjí qiēduàn ránqì gōngyìng.

In an emergency, immediately cut off the gas supply.

为了安全起见，工人们切断了所有电路的连接。

Wèile ānquán qǐjiàn, gōngrénmen qiēduànle suǒyǒu diànlù de liánjiē.

For safety reasons, the workers cut off all electrical connections.

政府决定切断与那个国家的所有经济往来。

Zhèngfǔ juédìng qiēduàn yǔ nàgè guójiā de suǒyǒu jīngjì wǎnglái.

The government decided to cut off all economic ties with that country.

Word Definition - 切断

qiē duàn to cut off; to sever

Individual Character Details

切 qiē, qiè
断 duàn