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How to say “after all” in Chinese with 毕竟 (bìjìng)

毕竟 (bìjìng) + Clause

Expressing "after all" with "毕竟 (bì jìng) (bìjìng)"

HSK 5Adverbs

Rule structure

毕竟 (bì jìng) (bìjìng) means "after all, when all is said and done". It emphasizes an essential, undeniable fact that justifies or explains something. Often used to soften criticism or state an obvious reason.

Examples

别怪他了，毕竟他还是个孩子。

Bié guài tā le, bìjìng tā háishì gè háizi.

Don’t blame him; after all, he is still a child.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "after all" with "毕竟 (bìjìng)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 毕竟 (bìjìng) + Clause. For example: 别怪他了，毕竟他还是个孩子。 — “Don’t blame him; after all, he is still a child.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

别怪他了，毕竟他还是个孩子。 — “Don’t blame him; after all, he is still a child.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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