B1 verb Neutral

중단하다

tɕuŋdanhada

To stop, discontinue, or interrupt an ongoing process, activity, or service. It implies a halt before completion.

Examples

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1

공부를 잠시 중단하고 쉬기로 했다.

I decided to stop studying for a while and rest.

2

회사는 수익성이 낮은 사업을 중단하기로 했습니다.

The company decided to discontinue low-profit businesses.

3

야, 하던 거 중단하고 나 좀 도와줘.

Hey, stop what you're doing and help me.

Word Family

Noun
중단
Verb
중단하다
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Memory Tip

Jung (Middle) + Dan (Cut) = Cutting it in the middle.

Quick Quiz

예산 부족으로 인해 공사가 결국 ( )되었습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 중단

Examples

1

공부를 잠시 중단하고 쉬기로 했다.

everyday

I decided to stop studying for a while and rest.

2

회사는 수익성이 낮은 사업을 중단하기로 했습니다.

formal

The company decided to discontinue low-profit businesses.

3

야, 하던 거 중단하고 나 좀 도와줘.

informal

Hey, stop what you're doing and help me.

4

실험 중 예상치 못한 부작용이 발견되어 연구를 중단했다.

academic

Research was discontinued as unexpected side effects were discovered during the experiment.

5

시스템 점검을 위해 서비스를 일시 중단합니다.

business

Services will be temporarily suspended for system inspection.

Word Family

Noun
중단
Verb
중단하다

Common Collocations

업무를 중단하다 to stop work
지원을 중단하다 to stop support
생산을 중단하다 to stop production
일시 중단 temporary suspension
중단 없는 uninterrupted

Common Phrases

중단 선언

declaration of discontinuation

공급 중단

supply cut-off

대화 중단

suspension of talks

Often Confused With

중단하다 vs 중지하다

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in news for projects being canceled or services being cut off.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '마치다' (finish), which means completing something successfully.

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Memory Tip

Jung (Middle) + Dan (Cut) = Cutting it in the middle.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 中 (middle) and 斷 (cut).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 중단하다

Quick Quiz

예산 부족으로 인해 공사가 결국 ( )되었습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 중단

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