verb HSK 5
Traditional 停業
to cease business operations · to close down (temporarily or permanently) · to suspend business
Meaning
停业 means to stop or suspend business operations. It can refer to either temporary closures (like during renovations or holidays) or permanent shutdowns. The word combines 停 (to stop) and 业 (business/occupation), literally meaning 'to stop business.'
Usage
This is a formal business term commonly seen on signs, in news reports, or official notices. You'll see it on shop doors saying '停业整顿' (closed for reorganization) or '暂时停业' (temporarily closed). It's more formal than just saying a shop is 关门 (closed).
Examples
- 01这家餐厅因为装修暂时停业三天。.This restaurant is temporarily closed for three days due to renovations.
- 02由于疫情影响，很多小店不得不停业。, .Due to the impact of the pandemic, many small shops had no choice but to cease operations.
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Common collocations
- 停业整顿closed for reorganization/renovation
- 暂时停业temporarily closed
- 宣布停业to announce closure
- 被迫停业forced to close down
Antonyms
Origin
A straightforward compound combining 停 (stop) with 业 (business), reflecting modern commercial terminology that developed as China's economy modernized.