- 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))
- 斤(axe; chopping tool)
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
(of fuse wire) to melt; to blow
The fuse has blown.
(fig.) to halt stock trading
The stock market has triggered a circuit breaker.
(fig.) to suspend an airline from operating flights on a given route (as a penalty, e.g. for bringing in more than a specified number of passengers who test positive for COVID)
(of fuse wire) to melt; to blow
The fuse has blown.
(fig.) to halt stock trading
The stock market has triggered a circuit breaker.
(fig.) to suspend an airline from operating flights on a given route (as a penalty, e.g. for bringing in more than a specified number of passengers who test positive for COVID)
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
(of fuse wire) to melt; to blow
(of fuse wire) to melt; to blow
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This airline has been suspended from operations.
This airline has been suspended from operations.