中止

zhōng zhǐ

HSK 3.0 等级 7 动词 不太常见

释义

1. to cease
2. to suspend
3. to break off
4. to stop
5. to discontinue

词语关系

Antonyms

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• 继续 jì xù 继续 jì xù to continue general opposite meaning 'to continue': to continue

Related words

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• 终止 zhōng zhǐ 终止 zhōng zhǐ to stop similar but implies permanent termination: to stop

Synonyms

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• 停止 tíng zhǐ 停止 tíng zhǐ to stop; to halt; to cease when meaning 'to stop' an action or process: to stop; to halt; to cease
• 中断 zhōng duàn 中断 zhōng duàn to cut short when meaning 'to suspend' or 'discontinue' temporarily: to cut short

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in legal and formal contexts, e.g., 中止合同 (zhōngzhǐ hétong, to suspend a contract). Not typically used for casual actions.

Common mistakes

中止 (zhōngzhǐ) means temporary suspension, while 终止 (zhōngzhǐ) means permanent termination. Learners often confuse them due to similar pronunciation.

中止 的构成词

• 中 中 zhōng: within
• 中 中 zhòng: to hit (the mark)
• 止 止 zhǐ: to stop