Chinese
zhōngduàn
Meaning: to interrupt; to break off; to suspend
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

中斷
中
斷
中断
中
断

Example sentences

Due to the sudden rainstorm, the match was forced to be interrupted.
颱風過後,當地的通訊完全中斷了。
台风过后,当地的通讯完全中断了。
After the typhoon, the local communications were completely cut off.
由於暴風雨,電話線路中斷了。
由于暴风雨,电话线路中断了。
Due to the storm, the telephone line was interrupted.
這條航道是國家的生命線,絕不能中斷。
这条航道是国家的生命线,绝不能中断。
This shipping lane is the country's lifeline and must not be interrupted.
由於信號微弱,電話突然中斷了。
由于信号微弱,电话突然中断了。
The phone call was suddenly cut off due to a weak signal.

Usage Notes

Refers to a process or state being cut off or stopped in the middle.

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