Chinese Conversation · Level 49
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Chinese word
终止
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhōng zhǐ
Meaning
- verbstop
Example
因为下雨，比赛被终止了。yīn wèi xià yǔ bǐ sài bèi zhōng zhǐ le
Because of the rain, the game was stopped.
More examples
双方协商后决定终止合作关系。shuāng fāng xié shāng hòu jué dìng zhōng zhǐ hé zuò guān xì
After discussing it, both sides decided to end their partnership.
Core concept
Brings an ongoing process to a definite stop, so it does not simply pause or wait to resume.
Common phrases
终止合作关系zhōng zhǐ hé zuò guān xì
end the partnership
终止服务协议zhōng zhǐ fú wù xié yì
terminate the service agreement
终止租约zhōng zhǐ zū yuē
terminate the lease
Similar words
停止tíng zhǐ: Stops an activity, movement, or process so that it is not running for a time.
结束jié shù: Finishes an activity or event when it reaches its natural or planned end.
中止zhōng zhǐ: Calls off a planned activity or project so that it will not take place.
取消qǔ xiāo: Cancels a reservation, decision, or qualification so that it is no longer valid.
Definition in Chinese
使进行中的事项在某一时刻或根据某项决定终结，强调结果确定而非暂时中断。shǐ jìn xíng zhōng de shì xiàng zài mǒu yì shí kè huò gēn jù mǒu xiàng jué dìng zhōng jié qiáng diào jié guǒ què dìng ér fēi zàn shí zhōng duàn
Word origin
终 (zhōng, "end") + 止 (zhǐ, "stop") forms a verb for bringing an ongoing matter to a definite close.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, 终止 (zhōngzhǐ, "bring to an end") often appears in notices, rules, and reports, which helps identify a firm decision rather than a casual change of plan.