HSK 5 · verb

止

zhǐ

to stop; to halt

这种药能止疼。

Zhè zhǒng yào néng zhǐ téng。

This kind of medicine can stop pain.

图书馆内禁止说话。

Túshūguǎn nèi jìnzhǐ shuōhuà.

Talking is not allowed in the library.

请大家停止说话。

Qǐng dàjiā tíngzhǐ shuōhuà.

Everyone, please stop talking.

洗手可以防止生病。

Xǐshǒu kěyǐ fángzhǐ shēngbìng.

Washing your hands can prevent illness.