verb HSK 5
Traditional 倒閉
to go bankrupt · to close down · to go out of business
Meaning
倒闭 refers to a business or company permanently closing its doors due to financial failure or inability to continue operations. It specifically describes the act of bankruptcy or business closure, often implying financial loss and the end of commercial activity.
Usage
This term is commonly used in business and economic contexts to describe companies, shops, or enterprises that have failed financially. It carries a negative connotation and is typically used in formal or news reporting contexts. The verb is often followed by 了 to indicate completed action.
Examples
- 01由于经营不善，那家餐厅最终倒闭了。, .Due to poor management, that restaurant eventually went out of business.
- 02疫情期间很多小企业都倒闭了。.Many small businesses went bankrupt during the pandemic.
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Common collocations
- 公司倒闭the company went bankrupt
- 濒临倒闭on the verge of bankruptcy
- 宣布倒闭to declare bankruptcy
- 倒闭潮wave of bankruptcies
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Origin
The word combines 倒 (to fall/collapse) with 闭 (to close), literally meaning 'to collapse and close,' vividly describing the downfall and shuttering of a business.