Definition
终结 (zhōng jié) is a formal verb meaning 'to end, to terminate' — used for abstract or significant things like relationships, projects, or eras. It emphasizes reaching a final conclusion, whereas 终止 (zhōng zhǐ) focuses on stopping something in progress (often abruptly) and 了结 (liǎo jié) means to settle a specific matter or dispute.
verb
to endto terminateto bring to a close
Easily confused
- 中介zhōng jièsound-alikeintermediary, agent, agency
Examples
- 终结。Zhè duàn gǎnqíng zhōngyú zhōng jié le.This relationship has finally come to an end.
- 终结。Gōngsī juédìng zhōng jié zhège xiàngmù.The company decided to terminate this project.
- 终结。Yí gè shídài jiù zhèyàng zhōng jié le.An era ended just like that.
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