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至
zhì
Description
“至”常用来表示“到”，比如从一个时间或地点到另一个。
"至" is often used to mean "to," such as from one time or place to another.
它也可以表示“最”，意思是程度非常高。
It can also mean "most," indicating a very high degree.
Meanings
至zhì
to; until; up to (a point in time or space)
我们从早上八点工作至下午五点。
We work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
至zhì
most; extremely; utmost
他对朋友至真至诚。
He is truly sincere to his friends.
至于zhìyú
as for; as to; to the point of
至于这个问题，我们明天再说。
As for this issue, we'll discuss it tomorrow.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a pictograph of an arrow reaching the ground, giving the sense 'to arrive'.
- Nuance
至 is more formal than 到; common in written dates like 3月1日至5日.
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