始终

shǐ zhōng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

1. from beginning to end
2. all along

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 起初 qǐ chū 起初 qǐ chū originally initially, opposite of 'from beginning to end': originally

Related words

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• 最后 zuì hòu 最后 zuì hòu final finally, contrasting with 'from beginning to end': final
• 始终如一 shǐ zhōng rú yī 始终如一 shǐ zhōng rú yī unswerving from start to finish (idiom) idiom meaning 'consistent from beginning to end': unswerving from start to finish (idiom)

Synonyms

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• 一直 yī zhí 一直 yī zhí straight (in a straight line) used as an adverb meaning 'all along': straight (in a straight line)

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.

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 始终不渝 shǐ zhōng bù yú: unswerving
• 始终如一 始终如一 shǐ zhōng rú yī: unswerving from start to finish (idiom)
• 贯彻始终 贯彻始终 guàn chè shǐ zhōng: to follow through

Child Words of 始终

• 始 始 shǐ: to begin
• 终 终 zhōng: end