结束 (jiéshù) — how to say "to end" in Chinese

结束

To end

Character composition

to tie, to conclude

to bind, to restrict

Radicals / Keys

Silk

#120 · · 3 strokes

Tree

#75 · · 4 strokes

Examples

会议结束以后,我们一起去吃饭,顺便聊聊后面的计划。

After the meeting ends, we'll go eat together and also discuss future plans.

会议结束了。

The meeting ended.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 结束 (jiéshù) — to end

[jiéshù-] Jerry the Mouse decides it's time to end his cheese chase. He 结 ties all the cheese into a bundle and 束 binds it with string to keep it safe 🧀. As he looks at the neatly wrapped cheese, he realizes with satisfaction that his quest has reached 结束, an end.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to end" in Chinese?

"to end" in Chinese is 结束 (jiéshù).

What does 结束 mean in English?

结束 (jiéshù) means "To end".

How is 结束 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiéshù (written as jieshu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to end" in Chinese characters?

It is written 结束.

What HSK level is 结束?

结束 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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