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终止

zhōng zhǐ
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to stop
  2. 2. to terminate (law)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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继续
jì xù

to continue

继续表示持续进行，与终止相反

Related words

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中断
zhōng duàn

to cut short

中断强调暂时中断，可能恢复

Synonyms

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停止
tíng zhǐ

to stop; to halt; to cease

终止更正式，常用于法律或官方语境

Usage notes

Common mistakes

注意区分“终止”和“中止”：终止是永久停止，中止是暂时停止，可能恢复。

Formality

终止是正式词汇，多用于法律、合同或官方声明中。

Example Sentences

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合同已经 终止 了。
The contract has been terminated.

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Child Words of 终止

止
zhǐ

to stop

终
zhōng

end