Chinese
dǎobì
Meaning: to go bankrupt; to close down
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

倒閉
倒
閉
倒闭
倒
闭

Example sentences

Due to poor management, that department store went bankrupt last year.
因為工廠倒閉,許多工人失業了。
因为工厂倒闭,许多工人失业了。
Many workers lost their jobs because the factory closed down.
這家工廠一度因為經營不善而面臨倒閉。
这家工厂一度因为经营不善而面临倒闭。
This factory once faced bankruptcy due to poor management.
這家工廠倒閉後,許多工人面臨下崗。
这家工厂倒闭后,许多工人面临下岗。
After this factory went bankrupt, many workers faced being laid off.

Usage Notes

Refers to a business or shop closing because of financial failure.

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