究竟
jiūjìng
After all, exactly
How to say “in the end” in Chinese with 究竟
究竟 (jiūjìng) + Question word / Question
究竟 (jiū jìng) — in the end
HSK 4Adverbs
究竟 (jiūjìng) + Question word / Question
HSK 4Adverbs究竟 (jiū jìng) — in the end
Rule structure
究竟 (jiū jìng) (jiūjìng) is similar to 到底 (dàodǐ) but more formal. Used only in questions to press for a final answer.
Rule structure
究竟 (jiū jìng) (jiūjìng) is similar to 到底 (dàodǐ) but more formal. Used only in questions to press for a final answer.
Examples
究竟发生了什么？
Jiūjìng fāshēng le shénme?
What on earth happened?
他究竟是谁？
Tā jiūjìng shì shéi?
Who is he really?
Examples
究竟发生了什么？
Jiūjìng fāshēng le shénme?
What on earth happened?
他究竟是谁？
Tā jiūjìng shì shéi?
Who is he really?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in the end” in Chinese with 究竟?
Use the structure: 究竟 (jiūjìng) + Question word / Question. For example: 究竟发生了什么？ — “What on earth happened?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
究竟发生了什么？ — “What on earth happened?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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