The Chinese word 割断 (gēduàn) is a compound verb formed through the combination of two synonymous or semantically related characters: 割 (gē), meaning "to cut" or "to sever", and 断 (duàn), meaning "to break", "to snap", or "to sever". This structure, where both components contribute closely related meanings, creates a reinforced and precise concept, in this case, "to cut off completely" or "to sever". It is a standard formation in Chinese morphology known as a coordinative or synonymous compound, where the two morphemes work together to define a single, often more emphatic or specific action than either character might convey alone.