半截
bàn jiénoun★Intermediate
informal
A part or portion of something that is incomplete or cut off.
这棵树被雷劈成了半截。
The tree was struck by lightning and split in half.
她的头发剪成了半截长度。
She cut her hair to a mid-length style.
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Often used to describe something that is incomplete or partially destroyed.
Collocations
半截烟half a cigarette半截路halfway along the road
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Related Phrases
半截子工程phrase
an unfinished project
半截子事phrase
an unfinished matter
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Time
半截 can also refer to a portion of time, such as '半截夜' (midnight).
📖Word Origin
Combination of '半' (half) and '截' (to cut off or interrupt).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe something that is incomplete or partially destroyed. Can also refer to a portion of time or distance.
Word Breakdown
半
half
root截
to cut off or interrupt
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