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半截子
bàn jié zi
half
这根绳子断成了半截子。
This rope broke in half.
informal
A half or incomplete part of something, often used to describe a segment or portion that is cut or broken off.
他只吃了半截子苹果。
He only ate half of the apple.
这条裤子被剪成了两半截子。
These pants were cut into two halves.
Often used in spoken Chinese to describe something that is partially completed or broken into two equal parts.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use '半截子' to describe something that is literally or figuratively broken into two equal parts, such as a broken object, an unfinished task, or a partially completed action.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative Meaning
'半截子' primarily refers to physical division into two equal parts. Avoid using it for abstract or metaphorical 'halves' unless the context clearly implies a physical split.
Word Origin
Composed of 半 (half) and 截子 (segment, portion), literally meaning 'half segment'. The term emphasizes the division into two equal parts.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in Northern Chinese dialects. In Southern China, terms like '一半' or '半段' may be more prevalent. Often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
Word Breakdown
半
half
root截子
segment or portion
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