结
束

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The word "结束" is formed by combining the character "结", which means to tie or knot, with the character "束", which means to bind or restrain; together, they semantically convey the idea of bringing matters to a close, akin to tying up loose ends.

Example Sentences Hide

今天的工作结束了。

Jīntiān de gōngzuò jiéshù le.

Today's work has ended.

比赛在晚上结束。

Bǐsài zài wǎnshàng jiéshù.

The competition ends in the evening.

我们需要尽快结束这个项目。

Wǒmen xūyào jǐnkuài jiéshù zhège xiàngmù.

We need to finish this project as soon as possible.

随着音乐的结束，观众们鼓起掌来。

Suízhe yīnyuè de jiéshù, guānzhòng men gǔ qǐ zhǎng lái.

As the music ended, the audience applauded.

在结束演讲之前，他感谢了所有支持他的人。

Zài jiéshù yǎnjiǎng zhīqián, tā gǎnxièle suǒyǒu zhīchí tā de rén.

Before ending the speech, he thanked all the people who supported him.

Word Definition - 结束

jié shù termination; to finish; to end; to conclude; to close

Individual Character Details

结 jiē, jié
束 shù, shù