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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 phrase is used to indicate that a particular matter, discussion, or action should cease immediately. '这件事' (zhè jiàn shì) means 'this matter/thing', and '到此为止' (dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) is a fixed expression meaning 'to stop here' or 'to end at this point'. It can be used independently or refer to a specific subject.

Sample sentences

我不想再谈了，这件事到此为止吧。

I don't want to talk about it anymore, let's stop here with this matter.

大家的争论太激烈了，我看这件事到此为止。

Everyone's argument is too intense, I think we should end this matter here.

就从现在起，所有抱怨到此为止！

From now on, all complaints stop here!

Quick facts

usage_nuance:Often used to bring an end to an uncomfortable, unproductive, or prolonged discussion/situation. It can convey a sense of finality or command.

Often used with

讨论到此为止 (tǎo lùn dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) - let the discussion stop here

争吵到此为止 (zhēng chǎo dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) - let the argument stop here

我们的合作到此为止 (wǒ men de hé zuò dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) - our cooperation ends here

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Example

我不想再谈了，这件事到此为止吧。

I don't want to talk about it anymore, let's stop here with this matter.

大家的争论太激烈了，我看这件事到此为止。

Everyone's argument is too intense, I think we should end this matter here.