止
stop; block;截止; only; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesverb
to stop; to halt; to cease
Used to describe an action coming to an end or a state of no movement.
Please stop, construction is underway here.
When we reached the border, our car stopped, unable to go any further, effectively halting here.
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The progress of this project has been relatively smooth so far.
He hasn't changed his bad habits at all, which is almost unbearable.
This situation has occurred more than once already.
verb
to block; to restrain; to stop from happening
Used for preventing an action or condition from continuing, often with a specific target.
The doctor is stopping the patient's bleeding.
This painkiller can quickly relieve pain.
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The school has formulated strict rules to stop campus bullying.
Mom stopped my younger brother from scribbling on the wall.
This new drug can prevent the condition from worsening.
verb
to end by a certain date; to close on
formalUsed to specify the final date or time limit for an event, activity, or application.
This exhibition runs from October 1st to October 14th inclusive.
Applications close at 8 PM this Sunday.
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The deadline for submitting resumes for this job fair is November 30th.
Registration for this event closes next Friday.
Our promotional event ends at the end of this month.
adverb
only; just; merely
Used to emphasize the small number, scope, or degree of something, often followed by quantifiers or verbs.
You have said this more than once already.
I have reminded you to pay attention to safety more than once.
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He can speak not only Chinese, but also Japanese and French.
This meal cost me more than 500 yuan.
I like not only reading, but also painting and traveling.
noun
Chinese surname
Used as a family name, primarily in mainland China and overseas Chinese communities.
This gentleman's surname is Zhi, given name is Mingyuan.
Teacher Zhi is the Chinese teacher at our school.