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砍掉
kǎndiào
Description
「砍掉」的意思是把东西切下来或去掉，也可以指取消一个计划、项目或部分内容。
"砍掉" means to cut something off or remove it, and can also refer to canceling a plan, project, or part of something.
这个词很常用，比如说公司砍掉一个项目，或者把树枝砍掉。
This word is commonly used, for example, when a company cuts a project or cuts off a tree branch.
Meanings
砍掉kǎndiào
to chop off; to cut down
他把这棵树的树枝砍掉了。
He cut off the branches of this tree.
砍掉kǎndiào
to cancel, cut, or scrap (a plan, budget)
公司砍掉了这个项目。
The company cut this project.
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Notes
- Etymology
砍 (to chop) + 掉 (resultative complement showing removal/completion).
- Nuance
砍掉 sounds more forceful than 取消; it implies a decisive cut.
In videos
“砍掉了，要换新的花，”
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