Meanings of 辍
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AI Study Notes for 辍
中止 (zhōngzhǐ) - use 辍 (chuò) when emphasizing an interruption before completion, while 中止 (zhōngzhǐ) suggests a formal or definitive cessation.
Learners often confuse 辍 with similar verbs for stopping, such as 停 (tíng). Use 辍 specifically for actions that are stopped before completion, which can be more informal, while 停 is more general. Pay attention to the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
Although 辍 is not in the HSK levels, it connects with verbs like 停 (tíng) and 结束 (jiéshù) found in lower levels. Focus on differentiating between these verbs to enhance your understanding of stopping versus completion.
Learners often confuse 辍 with 终止 (zhōngzhǐ), which means to terminate completely. For instance, saying '我辍了这个项目' (Wǒ chuòle zhège xiàngmù) incorrectly implies stopping rather than finishing, while '我终止了这个项目' means to terminate it entirely.
Pronunciation of 辍
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Etymology of 辍
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Case file: 辍
- 1The meaning half车 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half叕 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaycart
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to suspend, to stop, to halt in Chinese
“to suspend, to stop, to halt” in Chinese is辍
The character 辍 (chuò) means to suspend or stop something, often before it is completed. It is commonly used in contexts involving the interruption of an action or process, like halting a project or ceasing an activity. The nuance suggests an unfinished state, indicating that something has been stopped prematurely.
When to use 辍
Learners often confuse 辍 with similar verbs for stopping, such as 停 (tíng). Use 辍 specifically for actions that are stopped before completion, which can be more informal, while 停 is more general. Pay attention to the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
辍 or something close to it
中止 (zhōngzhǐ) - use 辍 (chuò) when emphasizing an interruption before completion, while 中止 (zhōngzhǐ) suggests a formal or definitive cessation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辍 with 终止 (zhōngzhǐ), which means to terminate completely. For instance, saying '我辍了这个项目' (Wǒ chuòle zhège xiàngmù) incorrectly implies stopping rather than finishing, while '我终止了这个项目' means to terminate it entirely.
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Grammar Patterns of 辍
辍 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
现在学生的____学率是三分之一。
The drop-out rate among students is currently one in three.
Example Sentences for 辍 (2)
Word Family of 辍
Compound Meaning
What does 辍学 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 辍
You might hear 辍学 (chuòxué), meaning to drop out of school, or 辍车 (chuòchē), meaning to stop a vehicle.
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