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业已结束
yè yǐ jié shù
has already ended
会议业已结束，请离开会议室。
The meeting has already ended, please leave the conference room.
formal
to have already come to a conclusion or termination
合同业已结束，双方不再承担责任。
The contract has already ended, and neither party is liable anymore.
活动业已结束，感谢大家的参与。
The event has already concluded; thank you all for participating.
Commonly used in formal contexts such as contracts, events, or processes to indicate completion.
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use '业已结束' in formal contexts like contracts, official announcements, or news reports. For casual settings, use '已经结束' instead.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is often used in legal, business, or administrative contexts. Ensure the context matches the formality of the phrase.
Word Origin
业 (yè) means 'already' or 'now,' 已 (yǐ) means 'already,' and 结束 (jié shù) means 'to end.' The phrase combines these to emphasize completion.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in written or formal spoken Chinese to indicate that an action or state has reached its conclusion. It is not commonly used in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
业
already/now
root已
already
root结束
to end/conclude
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