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干扰 (gānrǎo) - use 打断 (dǎduàn) when emphasizing the act of interrupting a conversation directly, rather than the broader sense of interference that 干扰 (gānrǎo) conveys.
打断 is often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal situations when discussing interruptions in meetings or presentations. Be careful not to misuse it; for instance, saying '打断我' (interrupt me) can sound rude. Common collocations include '打断谈话' (interrupt a conversation) and '打断思路' (interrupt someone's train of thought).
打断 is not directly listed in HSK levels but is useful for intermediate learners. It connects with other action verbs and phrases related to communication and interruption. Students should focus on using it in context to practice speaking and listening skills.
Learners often confuse 打断 with 结束 (jié shù), which means to end. For example, saying '我打断了会议' (I interrupted the meeting) is correct, while saying '我结束了会议' implies that you ended the meeting, which is a different meaning.
Pronunciation of 打断
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How to say to interrupt in Chinese
“to interrupt” in Chinese is打断
打断 (dǎ duàn) means to interrupt someone or something, such as a conversation or a process. It can also refer to breaking off an action or physically breaking something, like a bone. In conversational contexts, it often implies a disruption that may be unintentional or unwelcome.
When to use 打断
打断 is often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal situations when discussing interruptions in meetings or presentations. Be careful not to misuse it; for instance, saying '打断我' (interrupt me) can sound rude. Common collocations include '打断谈话' (interrupt a conversation) and '打断思路' (interrupt someone's train of thought).
打断 or something close to it
干扰 (gānrǎo) - use 打断 (dǎduàn) when emphasizing the act of interrupting a conversation directly, rather than the broader sense of interference that 干扰 (gānrǎo) conveys.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 打断 with 结束 (jié shù), which means to end. For example, saying '我打断了会议' (I interrupted the meeting) is correct, while saying '我结束了会议' implies that you ended the meeting, which is a different meaning.
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No, 打断 can also be used in written contexts, such as describing interruptions in narratives.
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