僵局 (jiāng jú): Deadlock (Noun) — Meaning & Stroke Order

The negotiation reached a deadlock.

If neither side is willing to compromise, the deadlock will not disappear on its own.

At the family meeting, the argument over the vacation destination reached a deadlock.

Since neither side was willing to compromise, the meeting reached a deadlock and required a third party to mediate.

Although the deadlock has lasted for weeks, both sides are still seeking possible solutions.