zung1 tyun5中斷中断
Jyutpingzung1 tyun5
Yalejūng tyúhn
Definition
To suspend, break off, or stop halfway.
neutraltechnologycommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or technical contexts, such as describing power outages, network connectivity, or the cessation of a formal process. It carries a sense of abruptness or an unintended stop, making it less suitable for casual activities like taking a break from a hobby.
Examples
He suddenly stopped while he was talking.
Why did the network connection get interrupted?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this for taking a break from a task, but it implies a more serious or mechanical disruption than the casual 休息 or 停一停.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
