- 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))ASSOCIATIVE
- 斤(axe; chopping tool)PHONO-SEMANTIC
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
(telephone or Internet connection) disconnected
(telephone or Internet connection) disconnected
My phone has lost its connection.
(of a guitar, kite etc) to have a string break
The guitar string broke.
(of a tradition etc) to be discontinued
This tradition has been broken off.
cut off
The phone got disconnected.
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
(telephone or Internet connection) disconnected
(telephone or Internet connection) disconnected
My phone has lost its connection.
(of a guitar, kite etc) to have a string break
The guitar string broke.
(of a tradition etc) to be discontinued
This tradition has been broken off.
cut off
The phone got disconnected.
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
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