Word: 止 (zhǐ) 止 dictionary entry zhǐ to stop; to prohibit; until; only Full dictionary entry for 止 Example sentences using 止 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他止住了呼吸。 Tā zhǐ zhùle hūxī. He held his breath. 她止住了呼吸。 Tā zhǐ zhùle hūxī. She held her breath.