掐断

Traditional: 掐斷

qiā duàn

Dictionary entry

to nip off (with fingernails etc)

What does 掐断 mean?

掐断 (qiā duàn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to nip off (with fingernails etc)

2(fig.) to cut off (supply etc)

3to disconnect

Character breakdown

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掐qiāto pick (flowers) · to pinch 断duànto break · to snap

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How to pronounce 掐断

掐断

qiā duàn

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