为
止

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The word "为止" is formed by combining the character "为", which in this context functions as a preposition meaning "up to" or "until", with the character "止", meaning "to stop" or "to cease". This compound directly denotes a defined endpoint in time or action, resulting in the meaning "until this point" or "so far".

Example Sentences Hide

音乐会到晚上十点为止。

Yīnyuè huì dào wǎnshàng shí diǎn wéizhǐ.

The concert will last until 10 PM.

到目前为止，我还没收到回复。

Dào mùqián wéizhǐ, wǒ hái méi shōu dào huífù.

Up to now, I still haven't received a reply.

这项优惠活动将持续到本月底为止。

Zhè xiàng yōuhuì huódòng jiāng chíxù dào běn yuè dǐ wéizhǐ.

This promotional event will continue until the end of this month.

我们必须把每一个细节都检查清楚为止。

Wǒmen bìxū bǎ měi yīgè xìjié dōu jiǎnchá qīngchǔ wéizhǐ.

We must check every single detail until everything is clear.

这项规定在正式文件发布之前为止仍然有效。

Zhè xiàng guīdìng zài zhèngshì wénjiàn fābù zhīqián wéizhǐ réngrán yǒuxiào.

This regulation remains effective until the official document is published.

Word Definition - 为止

wéi zhǐ until; (used in combination with words like 到[dào] or 至[zhì] in constructs of the form 到...為止|到...为止)

Individual Character Details

为 wéi, wèi, wéi, wèi
止 zhǐ