最终

zuì zhōng

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

Definitions

1. final; ultimate

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 初始 chū shǐ 初始 chū shǐ initial Means 'initial' or 'beginning', opposite of 'final'.: initial

Synonyms

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• 最后 zuì hòu 最后 zuì hòu final Used in a sequence to mean 'last' or 'final'; 最终 emphasizes the end result while 最后 focuses on chronological order.: final
• 终于 zhōng yú 终于 zhōng yú at last Indicates 'finally' as an adverb; 最终 is more formal and can be a noun or adjective.: at last

Usage notes

Common mistakes

最终 is often misused as an adverb where 终于 should be used; 终于 expresses relief after a long wait, while 最终 states an objective outcome.

Example Sentences

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他 最终 了解了事情的真相和真情。

He finally understood the truth and the real situation of the matter.

新技术 最终 会取代旧方法，取而代之。

New technology will eventually replace old methods, taking their place.

双方 最终 达成了和解。

The two parties finally reached a settlement.

他的贪婪 最终 导致了他的失败。

His greed ultimately led to his downfall.

大家奋勇前进， 最终 到达了终点。

Everyone advanced courageously and finally reached the finish line.

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Words Containing 最终

• 最终幻想 最终幻想 zuì zhōng huàn xiǎng: Final Fantasy (video game)

Child Words of 最终

• 终 终 zhōng: end
• 最 最 zuì: most