Definition
断路 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to cut off' in literal, relational, or electrical contexts. Like other verb-object compounds, it can split: 断了路 ('broke the road/circuit/relations'). In physical contexts it means blocking a road; in interpersonal contexts it refers to cutting ties; in electronics it describes breaking a circuit. The split form is common when adding aspect or measure words (断了三次路).
v.o.
to cut off or block (a road, path)to break off relationsto break an electric circuit
Examples
- 断路。Hóngshuǐ bǎ tōngwǎng shān cūn de duàn lù gěi chōng duàn le.The flood cut off the road leading to the mountain village.
- ，。Tāmen hézuò shí nián, zuìhòu yīnwèi lìyì wèntí duàn le lù.They worked together for ten years, but finally broke off relations over interests.
- ，断路。Bǎoxiǎnsī shāo le, jiā lǐ zhěng gè diànlù dōu duàn lù le.The fuse blew, and the whole circuit in the house broke.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.