一刀两段 — “To make a clean break”
一刀两段 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a clean break”. To sever relations decisively. Literally, “One cut, two sections”.
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一刀两段 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一刀两段 Character Breakdown
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他们发现彼此的价值观差异太大，最终决定一刀两段，各自寻求新的发展。
They found their values were too divergent and ultimately decided to make a clean break, each seeking new development.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一刀两段
What does 一刀两段 mean?
一刀两段 (yī dāo liǎng duàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a clean break”.
How do you pronounce 一刀两段?
一刀两段 is pronounced yī dāo liǎng duàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一刀两段 literally mean?
Literally, 一刀两段 means “one cut, two sections”. It is used to mean “to make a clean break”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一刀两段?
①一刀斩为两段。比喻坚决断绝关系。同“一刀两断”。②指斩首，被杀。