斩
to chop; to behead; to rip off
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to chop; to cut; to behead
Often used in idioms or in historical contexts referring to execution (beheading). Can also mean to sever something abruptly.
We need to cut the weeds and dig up the roots to destroy the enemy's vital forces.
The entrepreneurs hacked through brambles and thorns and finally opened up a new path.
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He chopped the rope in two with one stroke of the knife.
In ancient times, criminals were often beheaded to serve as a warning to others.
Since there is no turning back, let's cut the Gordian knot.
verb
to rip off; to extort money from someone
dialectDialectal usage, often implying an exorbitant price or cheating someone out of money.
This shop specifically rips off out-of-towners; do you dare to go there?
Don't let him rip you off; this thing isn't worth this price at all.
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That driver took a detour on purpose, trying to rip me off.
Doing business requires integrity; you can't just arbitrarily rip off customers.
This meal was too expensive; I think we got ripped off.
noun
a surname
A Chinese surname.
I have a high school classmate whose surname is Zhan.
Is Mr. Zhan in the office, please?
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Manager Zhan is a very responsible person.
There are very few famous people with the surname Zhan in history.
Hello, I am Zhan Yun, and this is my business card.