dou3 ci2 wai4 zi2到此為止到此为止
Jyutpingdou3 ci2 wai4 zi2
Yaledou chí wàih jí
Definition
To stop here, end here, or go no further.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily to signal the definitive end of a discussion, a relationship, or a specific course of action. It carries a firm, sometimes cold tone that leaves little room for negotiation or further argument. While it sounds formal in structure, it is frequently employed in heated personal conflicts to shut down a conversation immediately.
Examples
Our collaboration ends right here.
It is no use talking further, let's stop here.
Related words
Common phrases
end it right here
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple way to say stop, but it is much more final than 停 or 完. Using it in a casual or friendly context can sound unexpectedly aggressive or dismissive.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
