Word: 止 (zhǐ) 止 dictionary entry zhǐ to stop; until; to prohibit; only Full dictionary entry for 止 Example sentences using 止 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 人们需要止住仇恨。 Rénmen xūyào zhǐ zhù chóuhèn. People need to stop hating. 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.