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了斷

简了断 · 繁了斷

Mandarin · pinyin liǎo duàn

to bring to a conclusion; to resolve (a dispute etc); to put an end to (once and for all); to break off (a relationship); to commit suicide; resolution (of a matter)

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了: le · to finish; particle of completed action
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断: duàn · sever, cut off; interrupt

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3–4 · liao3 duan4

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