割恩断义 — “To renounce a benefactor and sever all ties of loyalty”
割恩断义 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to renounce a benefactor and sever all ties of loyalty”. To show extreme ingratitude and betray trust. Literally, “Cut kindness and sever righteousness”.
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割恩断义 Pronunciation and Pinyin
割恩断义 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 割恩断义
面对金钱的诱惑，他竟然选择割恩断义，与曾经帮助过他的朋友反目成仇
Faced with the temptation of money, he actually chose to renounce his benefactor and turn against friends who had once helped him.
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Antonyms of 割恩断义
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- gē割jù据yī一fāng方dominate a region independently
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- gē割gǔ股zhī之xīn心Utmost dedication and self-sacrifice
- gē割gǔ股liǎo疗qīn亲cut own flesh to heal parent
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Open the tool →Questions about 割恩断义
What does 割恩断义 mean?
割恩断义 (gē ēn duàn yì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to renounce a benefactor and sever all ties of loyalty”.
How do you pronounce 割恩断义?
割恩断义 is pronounced gē ēn duàn yì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 割恩断义 literally mean?
Literally, 割恩断义 means “Cut kindness and sever righteousness”. It is used to mean “to renounce a benefactor and sever all ties of loyalty”.
What is the Chinese definition of 割恩断义?
舍弃恩德，断绝道义。