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Learn Chinese in 1 min: How to say "pause/suspend" in Chinese?

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DetailHSK Words

SCENARIO 01: DAILY LIFE

你需要暂停一下吗?

Do you need a pause?

Character Analysis

zàn

Temporary; for a short time.

 
tíng

To stop; to halt; to park.

 

SCENARIO 02: BUSINESS

这家店暂停营业了。

This shop suspended their business.

 

Grammar Tip

"暂停" implies a temporary stop, suggesting that the action (like business or a game) will resume later. It is different from "停止" (tíng zhǐ), which can mean a permanent stop.

 

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