No. 1,996 in Chinese
結束
"結束" means "to end" or "to conclude."
In a sentence
儘管這場活動已經結束，但它的影響仍然存在。
Although the event has ended, its influence remains.
Here, '結束' is used as a verb meaning 'to end,' describing the conclusion of the event.
我們應該在五點之前結束今天的工作。
We should finish today's work before five o'clock.
In this sentence, '結束' functions as a verb meaning 'to finish,' indicating the completion of tasks.
故事的結束令人感到意外。
The ending of the story is surprising.
Here, '結束' acts as a noun meaning 'ending,' referring to the final part of the story.
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