中断

中断 means 'interruption' or 'disruption,' typically referring to a break in a process, activity, or sequence. It implies a sudden or unexpected stop, often with the possibility of resuming later.

The character 中 (zhōng) means 'middle' or 'center,' while 断 (duàn) means 'to break' or 'to cut off.' Together, they suggest a breaking in the middle of something, which captures the idea of an interruption or disruption.

中断 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in technology, daily life, or business. For example, it can describe a power outage, a phone call being cut off, or a meeting being interrupted. It is also used metaphorically to describe a pause in a relationship or a project.