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停滞
tíngzhì
Description
“停滞”的意思是停下来，不能往前发展。
"停滞" means to stop and be unable to move forward.
我们常用它来说经济、工作或者水流不动了。
We often use it to describe the economy, work, or water flow that has stopped.
Meanings
停滞tíngzhì
to stagnate; to be at a standstill
今年经济发展有点停滞。
The economy has stagnated a bit this year.
停滞tíngzhì
to be blocked; to stop moving forward
这里的河水停滞不流。
The river water here is stagnant and doesn't flow.
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Notes
- Etymology
停 (stop) + 滞 (stagnant/blocked), together meaning to halt and cease progressing.
- Nuance
often paired with 不前 as 停滞不前, emphasizing lack of any forward progress.
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