This is the 3245th most frequent Chinese word.
刹车
"刹车" means "to brake" or "to stop a vehicle."
Here, '刹车' is a verb and is used to describe the action of braking a vehicle in a literal sense.
司机通过紧急刹车避免了事故。
The driver avoided an accident through emergency braking.
In this context, '刹车' is used metaphorically to mean slowing down or halting activities, and it emphasizes maintaining consistency.
学习时不要突然刹车,应该保持稳定的节奏。
When studying, do not suddenly put on the brakes; maintain a steady pace.
Here, '刹车' functions as a noun, referring to the mechanical braking system of a vehicle.