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终于

zhōng yú
HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Adverb Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. at last
  2. 2. in the end
  3. 3. finally
  4. 4. eventually

Word relationships

Antonyms

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始终
shǐ zhōng

from beginning to end

始终 means 'from beginning to end' or 'always', contrasting with 终于's sense of 'after a long wait'.

Related words

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毕竟
bì jìng

after all

毕竟 expresses 'after all', sharing a concluding tone.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

终于 indicates that something long-awaited has finally happened; do not use it for events that simply occur after others without a sense of anticipation.

Example Sentences

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他 终于 从会议中脱身了。
He finally got away from the meeting.
他 终于 实现了自己的理想。
He finally realized his dream.
他 终于 承认了自己的错误。
He finally admitted his mistake.
我 终于 说服了他同意这个计划。
I finally persuaded him to agree to this plan.
他 终于 摆脱了困境。
He finally got out of the predicament.

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Child Words of 终于

于
yú

(of time or place) in; at; on

终
zhōng

end