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暂停
zàntíng
Description
"暂停"的意思是停下来一会儿,过一会儿再继续。
"暂停" means to stop for a while and then continue later.
我们常常在开会、比赛或者看视频的时候用这个词。
We often use this word during meetings, competitions, or when watching videos.
Meanings
暂停zàntíng
to pause; to suspend temporarily
我们先暂停一下,喝点水吧。
Let's take a break and have some water.
暂停zàntíng
a timeout (in a game or match)
教练叫了一个暂停。
The coach called a timeout.
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Notes
- Etymology
暂 (temporarily) + 停 (to stop), literally "to stop for a while."
- Nuance
暂停 implies a temporary halt, while 停止 can mean a full, permanent stop.
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