截 (jié) - To cut off & intercept

截Tone 2

jié ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

截 · jié

To cut off;

intercept;

stop;

a section or segment;

to seize;

to capture.

To cut offinterceptstop

Usage highlights

InterceptCut offSectionInterceptionStopCapture

Synonyms

  • 断— to break; cut off
  • 阻— to block; obstruct
  • 拦— to intercept; block

Antonyms

  • 通— to pass through; unblocked
  • 放— to release; let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The police intercepted the suspect (截住嫌疑人).
  • Cut the wood into sections (把木头截成几段).
  • The road was blocked (道路被截断了).
  • He intercepted the pass during the game (比赛中他截断了传球).

Collocations

  • Intercept(拦截)
  • Cut off(截断)
  • Section(截面)
  • Interception(截击)
  • Stop(截止)
  • Capture(截获)

Idioms

  • To cut off the retreat and destroy the enemy(截断退路)
  • To intercept and seize(截而取之)
  • Straight to the point(直截了当)
  • To cut off one's means of livelihood(截断生路)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the radical for weapon (戈) with components suggesting cutting action.
  • Used in military contexts for interception tactics and strategic blocking maneuvers.
  • Appears in business contexts for deadlines and cut-off points (e.g., 截止日期).

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