止步 (zhǐ bù) — to stop (walking/advancing); to halt; to go no further
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'to halt, go no further' — often used on signs (前方施工，请止步) or for figurative limits. More literary than 停止; 驻足 is specifically about stopping to look or admire.
verb
to stop (walking/advancing)to haltto go no further
Examples
- ，止步。Qián fāng shī gōng, qǐng zhǐ bù.Construction ahead, please stop.
- 止步。Tā zài shì yè shàng cóng bù zhǐ bù.He never stops in his career-wise stops.
- ，止步。Wēi xiǎn qū yù, yóu kè zhǐ bù.Danger zone, tourists stop.
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