停业 (tíng yè) — (of a business) to cease trading, to close down (temporarily or permanently)
Definition
Used specifically for a business, shop, or company ceasing operation — temporary or permanent. Unlike 停止 (generic 'stop') or 暂停 (pause), 停业 is tied to a commercial establishment; 倒闭 emphasizes going bankrupt.
verb
(of a business) to cease tradingto close down (temporarily or permanently)
Examples
- 。Nà jiā cān tīng yǐ jīng tíng le yè.That restaurant has already closed down.
- 停业。Zhè jiā chāo shì yīn wèi kuī sǔn jué dìng tíng yè.This supermarket decided to close down due to losses.
- 停业？Qǐng wèn zhè jiā shū diàn míng tiān tíng yè ma?Excuse me, is this bookstore closing tomorrow?
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