半截
bàn jié
halfway, partway
他只抽了半截烟就熄灭了。
He only smoked halfway through the cigarette before putting it out.
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.
Often used to describe something that is incomplete or partially destroyed.
Related Phrases
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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