Chinese · Common Verbs
结束
jiéshù
To end
Beginnerverb
Definition
To finish or come to a close.
Example
会议十二点结束。
The meeting ends at twelve.
Etymology
The term '结束' (jiéshù) consists of '结' (jié), meaning 'to tie or bind', and '束' (shù), meaning 'to bundle or finish'. This reflects the concept of tying up or concluding something.
How & Where It’s Used
'结束' is used in both formal and informal settings, predominantly in written language, but it is also common in spoken conversations during discussions of events or activities coming to a close.