停停
Basic Meaning
v
A very common verb. Often followed by another verb indicating what has stopped (e.g., 停水, 停车).
to stop; to cease; to halt.
止住，中止不动。
Words:
Sentences:
- 因为管道维修，明天小区会停水八个小时。Due to pipe maintenance, the water supply will be cut off for eight hours in our residential complex tomorrow.
- 请在这里等一下，我的车马上就停好。Please wait here a moment, I'll park my car right away.
v
Implies a temporary pause in a journey or activity, not a permanent stop. Often used with time durations.
to stay; to stop over; to remain temporarily.
停留。
Words:
停留
Synonyms:
留滞
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 我们计划在西安停留三天，参观兵马俑。We plan to stay in Xi'an for three days to visit the Terracotta Army.
- 火车在这个小站只停两分钟。The train stops at this small station for only two minutes.
v
Specifically for parking vehicles or vessels. For 停灵, it's a fixed term for placing a coffin before a funeral.
to park (a vehicle); to berth (a ship); to place (a coffin).
停放；停泊。
Words:
停放停泊停靠停灵
Sentences:
- 这个停车场不允许停放大货车。This parking lot does not allow parking large trucks.
- 那艘货轮正停靠在三号码头。That cargo ship is currently berthed at Pier 3.
v
Used almost exclusively in the disyllabic word 停当. It's an adjective describing a state of completion or readiness.
(to be) ready; settled; in order.
停当。妥当。
Words:
停妥停当
Sentences:
- 行李都收拾停当了，我们随时可以出发。The luggage is all packed and ready, we can leave at any time.
- 等一切安排停妥，我再通知你具体时间。Once everything is properly arranged, I will notify you of the specific time.
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