了结

liǎo jié

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to settle
2. to finish
3. to conclude
4. to wind up

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 完成 wán chéng 完成 wán chéng to complete; to accomplish to complete a task, whereas 了结 emphasizes resolution or settlement: to complete; to accomplish
• 解决 jiě jué 解决 jiě jué to solve; to resolve; to settle (a problem) to resolve a problem, while 了结 often implies finality: to solve; to resolve; to settle (a problem)

Synonyms

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• 结束 jié shù 结束 jié shù termination when referring to bringing something to an end: termination

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns like 事情, 案子, or 恩怨, indicating a final settlement.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 了解 (liǎo jiě, to understand); the tones differ.

Example Sentences

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这件事终于 了结 了。

This matter is finally settled.

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Child Words of 了结

• 了 了 le: (completed action marker)
• 了 了 liǎo: (of eyes) bright
• 结 结 jiē: (of a plant) to produce (fruit or seeds)
• 结 结 jié: knot