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结束
jiéshù
What does "结束" mean in English?
end会议结束了。
The meeting has ended.
How to use "结束" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
neutral
to finish or bring something to a close
他结束了演讲。
He ended the speech.
这个项目结束了。
This project has come to an end.
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
neutral
the end or conclusion of an event or period
这是故事的结束。
This is the end of the story.
Can be used as a noun to refer to the final part of something.
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Remember common collocations like '结束工作' (finish work) and '结束会议' (end the meeting) to use the word naturally in context.
Gold Rule
Verb vs. Noun Usage
As a verb, '结束' requires an object (e.g., 结束会议). As a noun, it can function independently (e.g., 这是一个悲伤的结束).
Word Origin
Composed of 结 (jié, 'to tie' or 'to conclude') and 束 (shù, 'to bind' or 'bundle'), originally referring to tying up something to bring it to a close. The compound word has been used in Classical Chinese with the same meaning.
Usage Notes
Used in both verbal and nominal contexts. As a verb, it often takes an object (e.g., 结束会议). As a noun, it can stand alone (e.g., 这是最后的结束).
Word Breakdown
结
to tie or conclude
root束
to bind or bundle
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