Emergency · Chinese
Practice this phrase
Chinese · 中文
Translation
停下
Romanization
Tingxia
Pronunciation
ting-shyah
When to use it
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
停下 — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "stop".
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FAQ
You say "停下" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Tingxia", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ting-shyah".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "ting-shyah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Tingxia".
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.