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终

zhōng

Description

“终”常常表示“最后”或“结束”的意思。

"终" often means "last" or "end".

它多用在书面语里,比如“终点”和“最终”。

It is mostly used in written language, such as in "终点" (end point) and "最终" (final).

Meanings

终zhōng

end; finish; conclusion

这场比赛快到终点了。

The race is nearing the finish line.

终zhōng

finally; in the end; eventually

他努力多年,终有了成绩。

He worked hard for years and finally achieved success.

终zhōng

whole; entire (a period of time)

他终日在家里看书。

He stays at home reading all day long.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally meant the end of a thread, extended to 'end' or 'finally'.

  • Nuance

    终 is literary; in speech use 终于 or 最后 instead.

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