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戛然而止

jiáránérzhǐ

with a grunting sound it stops (idiom); to come to an end spontaneously (esp. of sound)

Character Breakdown

戛
jiá
lance; to lightly tap or strike
然
rán
certainly; naturally; suddenly
HSK 2
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
止
zhǐ
to stop, to halt; to detain; to desist
HSK 4

Additional Information

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Chinese
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