zi2 bou6止步
Jyutpingzi2 bou6
Yalejí bouh
Definition
To stop going further, or to halt progress at a certain stage.
- to stop going further; to halt one's steps physically
- figurativeto be eliminated from a competition or process; to make no further progress
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How it's used
Often used in competitive contexts to describe the exact stage where a team or athlete was eliminated from a tournament. It carries a sense of finality, marking the boundary beyond which progress was not possible. While it can apply to physical movement, it is most frequently encountered in sports reporting or discussions about career milestones.
Examples
He stopped at the quarter-finals, it is such a pity.
Stop here and don't go any further inside.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 停止, which is a general verb meaning to cease an activity or operation. 止步 specifically implies reaching a limit or a boundary, rather than just turning off or pausing a machine or process.
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