put on the brake; stop a machine (v./n.)
HSK 6
Traditional
剎車
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
司机突然刹车，避免了撞上行人。 sījī tūrán shāchē, bìmiǎnle zhuàng shàng xíngrén. - The driver suddenly hit the brakes to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
在紧急情况下，刹车是至关重要的。 zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià, shāchē shì zhìguān zhòngyào de. - In emergencies, braking is crucial.
他在弯道前刹车，以避免车辆失控。 tā zài wāndào qián shāchē, yǐ bìmiǎn chēliàng shīkòng. - He brakes before the bend to prevent the vehicle from losing control.
刹车系统需要定期检查和维护。 shāchē xìtǒng xūyào dìngqī jiǎnchá hé wéihù. - The braking system needs regular inspection and maintenance.
他突然刹车，导致后面的车辆撞上了他。 tā tūrán shāchē, dǎozhì hòumiàn de chēliàng zhuàng shàngle tā. - He suddenly braked, causing the vehicle behind him to collide with him.
Characters
车 chē - car, bus, vehicle |
刹 shā - brake, check, stop |