Definition
了结 (liǎojié) means 'to settle, conclude, bring to an end' specifically for matters, disputes, or cases — it implies final resolution after some process or difficulty. 结束 (jiéshù) is the general word for 'to end/finish' (a meeting, a relationship), while 了结 carries a stronger sense of 'putting something to rest' in formal/institutional contexts. It is more formal than 结束 and less broad in application.
verb
to settleto concludeto bring to an end (a matter, dispute, case)
Easily confused
- 了解liǎo jiěsound-aliketo understand, to realize
Examples
- 了结。Zhège ànjiàn zhōngyú liǎo jié le.This case has finally been settled.
- 了结。Tāmen liǎo jié le zhè zhuāng shēngyi.They concluded this business deal.
- 了结。Wǒ xīwàng zhè jiàn shì néng jǐnkuài liǎo jié.I hope this matter can be concluded as soon as possible.
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