停步 (tíng bù) — to stop (in one's tracks), to come to a standstill
Definition
Literary/formal way to say 'come to a stop (walking or moving forward)', often used figuratively for halting progress. Contrast with 停止, which is broader and covers stopping any activity (talking, working, etc.).
verb
to stop (in one's tracks)to come to a standstill
Examples
- 停步。Tā zǒu dào mén kǒu tū rán tíng bù le.He walked to the door and suddenly stopped.
- 停步。Kē xué yán jiū bù néng tíng bù.Scientific research cannot come to a standstill.
- ，停步。Miàn duì kùn nan, tā méi yǒu tíng bù.Faced with difficulties, he did not stop.
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