藕断丝连

藕断丝连 [ǒu duàn sī lián]

1. ■ A section of arrowroot is separated, but the clinging fibre remains.; Even when the lotus root breaks, the fibres still hold together.; not completely cut off; One's love, like a lotus root, linked by fibres though divided.; The lotus root breaks, but the fibres hold together -- the affection cannot be entirely severed.; The lotus root snaps but its fibres stay joined -- apparently severed, actually still connected.; Two lovers may be forced to part, but their love remains.