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终于
zhōngyú
Description
"终于"表示等了很久以后，事情发生了。
"终于" means that after waiting for a long time, something finally happens.
我们常用它来说一个让人高兴或放心的结果。
We often use it to talk about a result that makes people happy or relieved.
Meanings
终于zhōngyú
finally; at last (after a long time)
等了很久，公共汽车终于来了。
After waiting a long time, the bus finally arrived.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
终于 stresses a long-awaited outcome, usually positive; 最后 just means 'last' in sequence.
- Etymology
终 (end) + 于 (at), literally 'at the end'.
In videos
“13年的起义最后终于结束了。”
“灵雀终于想起谁心风雨归谁”
“终于来到了我在”
“今天啊新任组长的人事命令终于在今天发布了”
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