cut off ties; heartless
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to sever ties; to cut off a relationship
Implies a complete and often permanent end to an emotional bond or friendship. Often used in the set phrase 绝情忘义.
Tā他
jué决
dìng定
yǔ与
tā她
jué绝
qíng情
，
cóng从
cǐ此
bù不
zài再
lái来
wǎng往
。
He decided to cut ties with her and never associate with her again.
Zì自
cóng从
nà那
cì次
zhēng争
chǎo吵
hòu后
，
tā他
men们
jiù就
chè彻
dǐ底
jué绝
qíng情
le了
。
Since that argument, they have completely severed their relationship.
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Tā他
jué绝
qíng情
wàng忘
yì义
，
lián连
lǎo老
péng朋
you友
dōu都
bù不
rèn认
le了
。
He is heartless and forgets loyalty, not even acknowledging old friends.
adjective
heartless; unfeeling; ruthless
Describes a person, action, or statement that lacks compassion or empathy. Often carries a negative connotation.
Nǐ你
zěn怎
me么
néng能
shuō说
chū出
zhè这
me么
jué绝
qíng情
de的
huà话
？
How can you say such heartless words?
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
tài太
jué绝
qíng情
，
bù不
liú留
yī一
diǎn点
yú余
dì地
。
He acts too ruthlessly, leaving no room for maneuver.
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Suī虽
rán然
fēn分
shǒu手
le了
，
dàn但
nǐ你
yě也
bù不
bì必
rú如
cǐ此
jué绝
qíng情
。
Although we broke up, you don't have to be so heartless.
Tóng同
zhì志
zhī之
jiān间
bù不
yào要
shuō说
zhè这
zhǒng种
jué绝
qíng情
de的
huà话
。
Comrades should not say such unfeeling things to each other.