Chinese
jiéshù
Meaning: to end; to finish
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

結束
結
束
结束
结
束

Example sentences

The meeting has already ended.
演講結束後,響起了熱烈的掌聲。
演讲结束后,响起了热烈的掌声。
After the speech ended, warm applause rang out.
會議結束前,董事長對全年的工作進行了總結。
会议结束前,董事长对全年的工作进行了总结。
Before the meeting ended, the chairman summarized the year's work.
會議結束後,大家各自回到了辦公室。
会议结束后,大家各自回到了办公室。
After the meeting ended, everyone returned to their respective offices.
會議尚未結束,請大家稍等。
会议尚未结束,请大家稍等。
The meeting has not yet ended, please wait a moment.
晚會結束後,人群漸漸散去。
晚会结束后,人群渐渐散去。
After the party ended, the crowd gradually dispersed.
考試結束後,我感到很輕鬆。
考试结束后,我感到很轻松。
After the exam ended, I felt very relaxed.
至此,會議圓滿結束。
至此,会议圆满结束。
At this point, the meeting ended successfully.
會議圓滿結束了。
会议圆满结束了。
The meeting ended successfully.
漫長的旅途終於結束了。
漫长的旅途终于结束了。
The long journey finally came to an end.

Usage Notes

Used for events, tasks, or periods of time coming to a close.

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