万事皆休 — “All is over”
万事皆休 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “All is over”. Everything comes to an end; the jig is up. Literally, “All things cease/come to an end”.
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万事皆休 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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经过一番激烈的争论，当事人最终决定放弃，至此，万事皆休。
After a heated debate, the parties involved finally decided to give up. At this point, all was over.
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Open the tool →Questions about 万事皆休
What does 万事皆休 mean?
万事皆休 (wàn shì jiē xiū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “All is over”.
How do you pronounce 万事皆休?
万事皆休 is pronounced wàn shì jiē xiū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 万事皆休 literally mean?
Literally, 万事皆休 means “All things cease/come to an end”. It is used to mean “All is over”.
What is the Chinese definition of 万事皆休?
万：概数，多；万事：一切事情；休：休停。指一切平安无事或事情结束