Usage of 截止
The word 截止 (jiézhǐ) is commonly used to indicate a deadline or the point in time when something stops or ends, especially in formal or official contexts such as applications, registrations, or services.
Common contexts
It often appears in phrases like 报名截止 (registration deadline), 提交截止 (submission deadline), or 服务截止 (service end). The word emphasizes the final moment after which no further action is accepted.
Collocations and patterns
- 报名截止日期: registration deadline date
- 提交截止时间: submission deadline time
- 截止到 + time: valid until a certain time
Nuances
Using 截止 implies a strict cutoff point. It is more formal than simply saying 结束 (end) and is often used in official announcements or written notices.
Common confusion
Don't confuse 截止 with 停止 (tíngzhǐ), which means to stop an ongoing action. 截止 focuses on the deadline or cutoff time rather than the process of stopping.