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戛然而止
jiáránérzhǐ
1. 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
11 丶
然
rán
certainly; naturally; suddenly
HSK 2 12 丶
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3 6 丶
止
zhǐ
to stop, to halt; to detain; to desist
HSK 4 4 丶

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