终
结

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The word "终结" is formed by combining the character "终", which means "end" or "terminate", with the character "结", which means "knot" or "to conclude"; together, they create a compound where "终" emphasizes finality and "结" contributes the idea of closing or settling, resulting in the meaning "to end" or "to terminate".

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这场比赛终于终结了。

Zhè chǎng bǐsài zhōngyú zhōngjié le.

This match finally ended.

错误的决定终结了他的职业生涯。

Cuòwù de juédìng zhōngjié le tā de zhíyè shēngyá.

The wrong decision ended his career.

随着新技术的出现，旧时代被终结了。

Suízhe xīn jìshù de chūxiàn, jiù shídài bèi zhōngjié le.

With the emergence of new technology, the old era was brought to an end.

谈判的破裂终结了双方长期以来的合作。

Tánpàn de pòliè zhōngjié le shuāngfāng chángqí yǐlái de hézuò.

The breakdown of negotiations ended the long-term cooperation between the two parties.

如果人类不能解决环境问题，文明可能面临终结。

Rúguǒ rénlèi bù néng jiějué huánjìng wèntí, wénmíng kěnéng miànlín zhōngjié.

If humanity cannot solve environmental problems, civilization may face termination.

Word Definition - 终结

zhōng jié end; conclusion; to come to an end; to terminate (sth)

Individual Character Details

终 zhōng
结 jiē, jié