ǒu
duàn
lián

idiom

Meaning of 藕断丝连

藕断丝连 means (lit.) lotus root may break, but its fibers remain joined; (fig.) seemingly severed but actually still connected; lingering emotional ties. Pronounced ǒu duàn sī lián.

  • (lit.) lotus root may break, but its fibers remain joined; (fig.) seemingly severed but actually still connected; lingering emotional ties

Definitions & Examples

men
fēn
shǒu
nián
le
 
dàn
hái
shì
ǒu
duàn
lián
 

They broke up a year ago, but they still have lingering feelings for each other.

Zhè
liǎng
jiā
gōng
suī
rán
jié
shù
le
zuò
 
dàn
shàng
rán
ǒu
duàn
lián
 

Although these two companies have ended their partnership, they are still connected in business.

Jiù
qíng
nán
wàng
 
qián
rèn
zǒng
yǒu
xiē
ǒu
duàn
lián
 

Old feelings are hard to forget; he and his ex always have some lingering connection.

zhè
yàng
ǒu
duàn
lián
 
chè
dāo
liǎng
duàn
 

Rather than having this half-severed connection, it's better to make a clean break.