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就此打住 (jiù cǐ dǎ zhù) - Let's stop right here (on this topic).

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This idiom is composed of 就 (jiù) meaning 'then, precisely', 此 (cǐ) meaning 'this', and 打住 (dǎ zhù) meaning 'to stop, to halt'. It functions as a verbal phrase, often used to indicate the cessation of an action, discussion, or topic at the current point, often with a sense of finality or practicality. It can be used proactively by the speaker or reactively in response to an ongoing situation.

Sample sentences

关于这件事，我们今天就此打住吧。

Regarding this matter, let's stop here today.

争论下去也没有意义，不如就此打住。

There's no point in arguing further, let's just stop here.

他示意主持人，关于那个问题，就此打住。

He signaled to the host that regarding that question, they should stop there.

Quick facts

components:就 (jiù - just, then), 此 (cǐ - this), 打住 (dǎ zhù - to stop, to halt)

usageContext:Primarily used to conclude a conversation, discussion, argument, or a specific action. It implies that further continuation is unnecessary, undesirable, or impossible for now.

literalMeaning:precisely at this point, stop hitting/staying

Often used with

讨论就此打住 (Let's stop the discussion here)

我们不妨就此打住 (We might as well stop here)

关于这个话题，我们今天就此打住 (Regarding this topic, let's stop here today)

争论就此打住 (Let's stop the argument here)

对话就此打住 (Let's end the conversation here)

关于他，就此打住 (Let's stop talking about him)

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Example

关于这件事，我们今天就此打住吧。

Regarding this matter, let's stop here today.

争论下去也没有意义，不如就此打住。

There's no point in arguing further, let's just stop here.