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到底
dàodǐ
Description
"到底"常常用在问句里，表示很想知道真正的答案。
"到底" is often used in questions to express a strong desire to know the real answer.
它也可以表示"最后"或者"结果"的意思。
It can also mean "finally" or "result."
Meanings
到底dàodǐ
on earth, really (in questions)
你到底要不要去？
Do you really want to go or not?
到底dàodǐ
after all; in the end; finally
我们到底找到了正确的路。
We finally found the right way.
到底dàodǐ
to the end; all the way through
这件事我要做到底。
I will see this matter through to the end.
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Notes
- Etymology
到 (reach) + 底 (bottom), literally "reach the bottom", hence "get to the root".
- Nuance
In questions 到底 shows impatience or a strong wish to know the truth.
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