斬纜

zaam2 laam6

to make a clean break from a relationship; to sever ties; to cut off the ropes of a steamboat from a ferry; to take drastic measures to halt investment activities in order to minimise the loss of money

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to make a clean break from a relationship; to sever ties; to cut off the ropes of a steamboat from a ferry; to take drastic measures to halt investment activities in order to minimise the loss of money

Written Forms

斬纜Traditional · Main Form
斩缆Alternate Form

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