坁 (zhǐ) - To stop & to halt

坁Tone 3

zhǐ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 土

丈志

坁 · zhǐ

To stop;

to halt;

to cease;

also refers to a mound or small hill.

To stopto haltto cease

Usage highlights

To stopSmall moundAncient usage

Synonyms

  • 止— to stop
  • 停— to halt
  • 丘— mound, hillock

Antonyms

  • 行— to go, to move
  • 进— to advance

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The procession halted at the mound (坁).
  • Ancient texts mention stopping at a small hill (坁).
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature.

Collocations

  • To stop(坁止)
  • Small mound(坁丘)
  • Ancient usage(古坁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • Its meaning relates to both stopping action and geographical features.

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