停止

停止 means 'to stop' or 'stop' as a noun. It refers to the act of ceasing an action, movement, or process, and can also denote a point at which something comes to an end.

The character 停 (tíng) originally meant 'to halt' or 'to stop,' while 止 (zhǐ) means 'to stop' or 'to cease.' Together, they emphasize the idea of halting or ending something, often implying a deliberate or intentional pause.

停止 is commonly used in daily life, such as when stopping a vehicle, ending a conversation, or pausing a task. In formal contexts, it can also be used in legal or administrative settings. The phrase 停止 is often paired with other words like 停止运行 (to stop running) or 停止工作 (to stop working).