jan1 dyun6 ji6 zyut6恩斷義絕恩断义绝
Jyutpingjan1 dyun6 ji6 zyut6
Yaleyān dyuhn yih jyuht
Definition
To sever all ties of affection and friendship.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Carries a heavy, dramatic weight often reserved for serious betrayals or final endings to long-term relationships. It implies a total severance of both emotional affection and moral obligation, making it far more intense than simply breaking up or falling out. You will frequently hear this in dramatic television shows or heated arguments where one party is declaring the absolute end of a bond.
Examples
The two of them have completely broken ties, don't mention them again.
Do you really want to break all ties with me?
Related words
Common phrases
to completely sever all ties
Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor disagreements or casual breakups, as it sounds overly theatrical and extreme in everyday conversation. It is strictly for situations where you intend to never have any contact or association with the person ever again.
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