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终结

zhōng jié
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. end; conclusion
  2. 2. to come to an end; to terminate (sth)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 终结 for ending small daily activities; 终结 implies a final, often irreversible end, like the end of an era or life.

Formality

终结 is more formal and often used in written or literary contexts, whereas 结束 is the everyday term for ending.

Example Sentences

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战争终于 终结 了。
The war finally came to an end.

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