ngừng bút
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Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To finish writing (a letter or other written text): The act of concluding the writing of a letter, document, or other piece of writing. It is a formal or polite expression used to signal the end of a written message.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Sau những lời thăm hỏi, ông ấy đã ngừng bút. (After the greetings, he finished writing.)
- Tôi xin ngừng bút tại đây. (I shall finish writing here.)
- Thư đã dài, tôi xin phép được ngừng bút. (The letter is already long; I beg your permission to finish writing.)
Advanced Usage
- As a closing formula: Primarily used in formal or semi-formal letters, especially personal correspondence, to politely indicate the conclusion. It is often followed by well-wishes or a signature.
- Xin ngừng bút. Chúc anh một ngày tốt lành. (I will finish writing now. Wishing you a good day.)
- Implied object: While the direct object (e.g., "bức thư" - the letter) is often omitted, it is understood from context. The phrase inherently refers to stopping the act of writing itself.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngừng (verb): To stop, to cease, to halt. The core verb meaning "to stop."
- Kết thúc (verb): To finish, to conclude, to end. A more general synonym for finishing any activity.
- Chấm dứt (verb): To terminate, to put an end to. Often used for more definitive endings.
Synonyms
- Kết thúc bức thư: To conclude the letter.
- Viết đến đây thôi: To stop writing here.
Related Phrases
- Dừng bút: A less common variant with the same meaning (to stop writing).
- Đã khuya, tôi phải dừng bút. (It's late; I must stop writing.)
Related Idioms
- Xuống bút: To put pen to paper; to begin writing (contrasting meaning).
- Sau nhiều ngày suy nghĩ, cuối cùng ông đã xuống bút. (After many days of thought, he finally put pen to paper.)
- finish writing (a letter)