歇业

歇業

xiēyè

verb #27,288

Meanings

1 to close down (temporarily or permanently)
2 to go out of business
3 to cease operations

Characters

to rest; to stop; to take a break

industry; business; occupation

Examples

HSK 5

餐厅春节期间暂时歇业。

Cāntīng Chūnjié qījiān zànshí xiēyè.

The restaurant is temporarily closed during the Spring Festival.

HSK 7-9

这家老店因经营不善而歇业了。

Zhè jiā lǎo diàn yīn jīngyíng bùshàn ér xiēyè le.

This old shop closed down due to poor management.

Tips

usage

歇业 can refer to both temporary closure (e.g., for a holiday) and permanent closure. Context clarifies which. For permanent closure, 倒闭 (to go bankrupt/shut down for good) is a stronger and more specific term.

Stroke Order

歇 xiē

业 yè