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歇业
xiēyè
Description
“歇业”是指商店或公司停止做生意，可能是暂时休息，也可能是永远关门。
"歇业" means that a store or company stops doing business, which may be a temporary break or permanent closure.
你常常在商店门口看到“今天歇业”这几个字。
You often see the words "今天歇业" (closed today) at the entrance of stores.
Meanings
歇业xiēyè
to close down a business; to cease trading
这家小店下个月就要歇业了。
This small shop will close down next month.
歇业xiēyè
to suspend business temporarily; be closed for the day
今天节日，饭馆歇业一天。
The restaurant is closed all day today for the holiday.
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Notes
- Etymology
歇 (to rest, stop) + 业 (business), literally 'to rest the business'.
- Nuance
歇业 can be temporary or permanent; 倒闭 always means going bankrupt/closing for good.
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