断开连接
duàn kāi lián jiē
The English phrase 'disconnected' is translated into Chinese as 断开连接 (duàn kāi lián jiē).
断开连接 is primarily used in technical contexts, such as a computer losing a network connection or a device being disconnected from a server. The shorter form 断开 can be used as a verb to mean 'to disconnect' or 'to break off' in more general contexts.
Meaning: that is no longer connected (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 断开, meaning 'to break/disconnect' and 连接, meaning 'connection'.
Which one should you use?
While 断开连接 is a standard way to describe a disconnected state, other terms are more specific to certain situations: 中断 signifies an interruption or a discontinuation, often used for a disruption in communication. 失去联系 translates to 'lost contact' and is used when referring to losing contact with someone or something. And 断开 is the broader verb for the act of severing a connection.
How do you pronounce it?
duàn kāi lián jiē
Did you know?
- While 断开连接 describes a technical failure, the phrase 断联 is a modern internet slang term used to describe 'ghosting' or intentionally cutting off all social communication with someone.
- In Chinese, the concept of 'connection' 连 is visually represented by the character for 'silk', reflecting the ancient importance of weaving and tying threads to maintain a bond.
- The character 断 in 断开 can also mean 'to judge' or 'to decide', such as in the term for 'to pass judgment'.
Examples in context
- 我的手机和Wi-Fi断开了。My phone is disconnected from Wi-Fi.
- 我们的电话中断了。Our phone call got disconnected.
- 我和他失去了联系。I lost touch with him.
- 我的电脑断网了。My computer is disconnected from the internet.
- 我们在视频通话时掉线了。We got disconnected during the video call.
- 他好像失联了。It seems like he's gone off the grid.
- 网络已经断开连接了。Wǎngluò yǐjīng duànkāi liánjiē le.The network has already disconnected.
- 由于信号不好，蓝牙断开连接了。Yóuyú xìnhào bù hǎo, lán yá duànkāi liánjiē le.Due to poor signal, the Bluetooth disconnected.
- 请检查是不是设备已经断开连接了。Qǐng jiǎnchá shì bù shì shèbèi yǐjīng duànkāi liánjiē le.Please check if the device has disconnected.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are troubleshooting a technical issue in the office.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen志强，你的设备断开连接了吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ de shèbèi duànkāi liánjiē le ma?Zhiqiang, did your device disconnect?
- 志强 Zhiqiang是的，我没法上网。Shì de, wǒ méifǎ shàngwǎng.Yes, I can't get online.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen试着重新连接一下。Shìzhe chóngxīn liánjiē yīxià.Try connecting again.
- 志强 Zhiqiang好的，我这就试试。Hǎo de, wǒ zhè jiù shìshì.Okay, I'll try it right now.
