Chinese
dǎduàn
Meaning: to interrupt; to break
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

打斷
打
斷
打断
打
断

Example sentences

Please do not interrupt my speaking.
打斷別人說話是很粗魯的。
打断别人说话是很粗鲁的。
It is very rude to interrupt others when they are speaking.
突如其來的雷雨打斷了我們的野餐。
突如其来的雷雨打断了我们的野餐。
The sudden thunderstorm interrupted our picnic.

Usage Notes

Can mean physically breaking something or interrupting an action or speech.

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