Definition
闭幕 literally means 'the curtain falls,' referring to the end of a theatrical performance. In modern use, it is used figuratively for the closing of conferences, exhibitions, or events (e.g., 大会闭幕). As a separable verb (离合词), you can insert aspect markers or complements between 闭 and 幕, like 闭了幕 (has closed) or 闭过幕 (has closed before). It is more formal than 结束.
v.o.
to closeto conclude (of a meeting, exhibition, or performance)
Examples
- 闭幕。Dàhuì jiāng zài míngtiān bì mù.The conference will close tomorrow.
- 。Zhǎnlǎnhuì yǐjīng bì le mù.The exhibition has already closed.
- 闭幕。Àoyùnhuì de bì mù yíshì fēicháng lóngzhòng.The closing ceremony of the Olympics was very grand.
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