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究竟
jiūjìng
Description
“究竟”常用来加强问句的语气，表示想知道事情的真相。
"究竟" is often used to strengthen the tone of a question, indicating a desire to know the truth of a matter.
它也可以作名词，指事情的结果或真实情况。
It can also be used as a noun, referring to the result or true situation of something.
Meanings
究竟jiūjìng
actually; on earth (in questions)
你究竟想说什么？
What exactly do you want to say?
究竟jiūjìng
outcome; the real facts (noun)
我想知道这件事的究竟。
I want to know the truth about this matter.
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Notes
- Nuance
究竟 and 到底 both strengthen questions; 究竟 sounds slightly more formal.
- Etymology
究 means investigate, 竟 means finish, together meaning to get to the bottom.
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