停止
tíng zhǐverb★Beginner
general
To cause something to stop or cease, either physically or metaphorically.
机器突然停止运转了。
The machine suddenly stopped operating.
政府决定停止这个项目。
The government decided to stop this project.
💡
Can be used for both physical actions (e.g., stopping a car) and abstract concepts (e.g., stopping a process).
Collocations
停止工作to stop working停止供应to stop supplying停止呼吸to stop breathing
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Related Phrases
停止供电phrase
to cut off power supply
停止交易phrase
to halt trading
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
In formal writing or official contexts, '停止' is preferred. In casual speech, '停' alone is often sufficient.
⚡Gold Rule
Precision in Context
Use '停止' when the action is deliberate or official, and '停' for more casual or physical stopping.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '停' (to stop) and '止' (to halt), both characters reinforce the idea of cessation.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts such as official announcements or technical instructions. In casual speech, '停' alone may be used for brevity.
Word Breakdown
停
to stop
root止
to halt
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