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to cut short · to break off · to discontinue · to interrupt

中断
zhōng duàn
zh+ōng·1st toned+uàn·4th tone
WordHSK 5
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Synonyms
Synonyms
to cease · to suspend · to break off · to stop · to discontinue中止zhōng zhǐto stop halfway · to give up halfway · interruption · suspension中辍zhōng chuòto halt · to break off · pause (in speech)停顿tíng dùndisconnected · interrupted · suspended · a gap · a break间断jiàn duànto drop anchor · (fig.) (of a car etc) to break down抛锚pāo máoto brake (when driving) · to stop · to switch off · to check (bad habits) · a brake刹车shā chē
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