停业

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The term 停业 (tíngyè) specifically means to suspend or cease business operations temporarily or permanently. It is commonly used in contexts where shops, restaurants, or companies stop their commercial activities for reasons such as renovations, financial difficulties, or external circumstances like pandemics.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

When using 停业, the focus is on the business activity stopping. It differs from 关闭 (guānbì), which means to close down and can imply a more permanent shutdown. 停业 can be temporary or permanent depending on context, so additional words often clarify the duration.

Register and Tone

This term is formal and often appears in business, legal, or official announcements. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing business status.

Common Confusion

Avoid confusing 停业 with 停止 (tíngzhǐ), which means to stop an action or process in general. 停业 is specific to business operations.

Example Sentences

This restaurant decided to suspend business for a month due to renovations.

Due to the pandemic, many small shops had to close temporarily.

This company has been out of business for half a year due to financial