Word: 一刀两断 (yīdāoliǎngduàn) Traditional: 一刀兩斷 一刀两断 dictionary entry yīdāoliǎngduàn to make a clean break with Full dictionary entry for 一刀两断 Example sentences using 一刀两断 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 汉高祖斩白蛇，一刀两断 Hàn Gāozǔ zhǎn báishé, yìdāoliǎngduàn Emperor Gaozu of Han slays the white snake: one blow, two pieces 门槛儿上斫萝卜，一刀两断 ménkǎn ér shàng zhuó luóbo, yìdāoliǎngduàn chopping a radish on the threshold: one stroke cuts it in two