How to say “in the end” in Chinese with 到底 (dàodǐ)
到底 (dàodǐ) + Verb / Adj.
Expressing "in the end" with "到底 (dàodǐ)"
到底 (dàodǐ) + Verb / Adj.
HSK 4AdverbsExpressing "in the end" with "到底 (dàodǐ)"
Rule structure
到底 (dàodǐ) in questions adds urgency/irritation: "what on earth, after all". In statements it means "in the end" (formal).
Rule structure
到底 (dàodǐ) in questions adds urgency/irritation: "what on earth, after all". In statements it means "in the end" (formal).
Examples
你到底去不去？
Nǐ dàodǐ qù bù qù?
Are you going or not, after all?
Examples
你到底去不去？
Nǐ dàodǐ qù bù qù?
Are you going or not, after all?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "in the end" with "到底 (dàodǐ)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 到底 (dàodǐ) + Verb / Adj.. For example: 你到底去不去？ — “Are you going or not, after all?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你到底去不去？ — “Are you going or not, after all?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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