Word: 中止 (zhōngzhǐ) 中止 dictionary entry zhōngzhǐ to cease; to suspend; to break off; to stop; to discontinue Full dictionary entry for 中止 Example sentences using 中止 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 因为下大雨，比赛被迫中止了。 Yīnwèi xià dàyǔ, bǐsài bèipò zhōngzhǐle. Because of the heavy rain, the match had to be stopped. 谈判中止了。 Tánpàn zhōngzhǐle. The negotiation is off.