断
break; cut off; judge; decide
Meanings
8 senses · 40 examplesverb
to break; to snap; to split into sections
Used when long, thin objects separate into pieces.
The branch was broken by the wind.
He cut the rope with a knife.
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This thread is broken, I need to replace it.
The glass fell to the ground and broke.
The steel wire was too thin and broke quickly.
verb
to cut off; to sever; to disconnect
Used for relationships, supplies, or connections.
The flood cut off our connection with the outside world.
The company decided to cut off water and electricity as punishment.
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She has cut off all contact with that man.
During the war, many families lost contact with each other.
Babies need to be weaned gradually, not suddenly.
verb
to be interrupted; to stop temporarily
Refers to the stopping of a continuous action or process.
It has been raining continuously for three days and nights without interruption.
He has kept exercising without interruption for ten years.
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Learning a language requires daily persistence without interruption.
The music suddenly stopped, and the entire audience fell silent.
This time-honored shop has been in business for a hundred years without interruption.
verb
to intercept; to cut off (in sports)
Commonly used in sports contexts to describe taking possession from an opponent.
The defender successfully intercepted the opponent's pass.
He quickly intercepted the ball and launched a fast counterattack.
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The goalkeeper blocked that dangerous shot.
The police intercepted the fleeing suspect at the intersection.
He reacted quickly and intercepted the opponent's attack.
verb
to give up; to quit (bad habits)
Specifically used for quitting smoking, drinking, or other addictive habits.
The doctor advised him to quit smoking and drinking immediately.
He has successfully quit smoking for two years for the sake of his health.
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Quitting smoking requires strong willpower.
He has tried to quit drinking many times but failed each time.
The doctor said if he doesn't quit drinking, his condition will worsen.
noun
a surname
Refers to the Chinese family name Duan.
My friend's surname is Duan, which is not a very common last name.
Mr. Duan is our company's new manager.
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The surname Duan is not common in China.
Teacher Duan will teach us mathematics.
Do you know anyone from the Duan family?
verb
to judge; to decide; to determine
Used when forming an opinion or making a decision based on evidence or reasoning.
Judges need to decide cases based on evidence.
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
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We cannot judge a person solely by their appearance.
He always acts arbitrarily and never listens to others' opinions.
After careful analysis, we finally made a judgment.
adverb
absolutely; definitely (used in negative constructions)
literaryA literary adverb used to emphasize negation, meaning 'absolutely not'.
He is absolutely incapable of lying; we should believe him.
This matter is absolutely not feasible; please think carefully before acting.
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That's absolutely unreasonable! How could he do such a thing?
What you're saying is absolutely unbelievable; I have evidence that the facts are not like this.
He is an honest person and would absolutely never do anything against his conscience.