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始终

shǐ zhōng
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. from beginning to end
  2. 2. all along

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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起初
qǐ chū

originally

initially, opposite of 'from beginning to end'

Related words

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最后
zuì hòu

final

finally, contrasting with 'from beginning to end'
始终如一
shǐ zhōng rú yī

unswerving from start to finish (idiom)

idiom meaning 'consistent from beginning to end'

Synonyms

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一直
yī zhí

straight (in a straight line)

used as an adverb meaning 'all along'

Usage notes

Collocations

始终不渝 (shǐ zhōng bù yú) is a common collocation meaning 'unswerving' or 'consistent'.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with '终于' (zhōng yú), which means 'finally' and indicates a change, while '始终' implies consistency throughout.

Grammar

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Time Adverbs 始终 and 即将

Learn Time Adverbs 始终 and 即将 with practical HSK 5 examples, focus vocabulary, common pitfalls, and targeted cloze practice.

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Example Sentences

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他 始终 秉持诚实守信的原则。
He always upholds the principle of honesty and trustworthiness.
我 始终 相信你。
I have always believed in you.
他对待工作的态度 始终 如一。
His attitude towards work has always been consistent.
他一句话也不说， 始终 保持沉默。
He didn't say a word and remained silent throughout.

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Words Containing 始终

始终不渝
shǐ zhōng bù yú

unswerving

始终如一
shǐ zhōng rú yī

unswerving from start to finish (idiom)

贯彻始终
guàn chè shǐ zhōng

to follow through

Child Words of 始终

始
shǐ

to begin

终
zhōng

end