Offline mode

这件事到此为止 (zhè jiàn shì dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) - Let's stop here with this matter

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This idiom literally translates to 'this matter reaches here and stops'. It is used to indicate that a discussion, argument, or action related to a particular topic should cease immediately. The phrase '这件事' (this matter) can be replaced by other subjects, or implied if the context is clear.

Sample sentences

关于昨晚的争吵，我们到此为止吧，好吗？

Regarding last night's argument, let's stop here, okay?

我不想再提这件事了，就到此为止吧。

I don't want to bring this matter up again; let's just end it here.

既然大家意见不一，那会议到此为止。

Since everyone has different opinions, the meeting ends here.

Quick facts

structure:Subject + 到此为止 (dào cǐ wéi zhǐ)

usageContext:Often used to bring an unpleasant or unproductive discussion/situation to a definitive close.

Often used with

谈话到此为止 (tánhuà dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) - The conversation ends here

争论到此为止 (zhēnglùn dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) - The argument ends here

一切到此为止 (yīqiè dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) - Everything ends here

我们的合作到此为止 (wǒmen de hézuò dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) - Our cooperation ends here

Mnemonic

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Example

关于昨晚的争吵，我们到此为止吧，好吗？

Regarding last night's argument, let's stop here, okay?

我不想再提这件事了，就到此为止吧。

I don't want to bring this matter up again; let's just end it here.