tuyệt giao
[twiət̚˧˨ʔ zaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to break off a relationship, to cease all communication
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] vả lại Luật rất ghét Lê Lợi, đã dèm pha^([sic]) với Ai Lao để hai bên tuyệt giao.[…] Luật furthermore hated Lê Lợi very much and slandered him in Laos, causing the two countries to break off relations.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tuyệt giao” mean?
(verb) to break off a relationship, to cease all communication
Is “tuyệt giao” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.