终究
zhōng jiū
In the end, after all, eventually
终究 (zhōng jiū) — in the end, after all
Subj. + 终究 (zhōngjiū) + Verb / Adj.
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what终究Action
Rule structure
终究 (zhōngjiū) is an adverb of final conclusion: "in the end, after all, ultimately". It normally precedes the predicate and highlights an inevitable or final result. It can also carry a concessive nuance: "no matter what, still". It is neutral-to-formal; in casual speech 到底 (dào dǐ) or 最后 (zuì hòu) are more common.
Rule structure
终究 (zhōngjiū) is an adverb of final conclusion: "in the end, after all, ultimately". It normally precedes the predicate and highlights an inevitable or final result. It can also carry a concessive nuance: "no matter what, still". It is neutral-to-formal; in casual speech 到底 (dào dǐ) or 最后 (zuì hòu) are more common.
Examples
他终究还是来了。
Tā zhōngjiū háishi lái le.
In the end, he still came.
Examples
他终究还是来了。
Tā zhōngjiū háishi lái le.
In the end, he still came.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in the end, after all” in Chinese with 终究?
Use the structure: Subj. + 终究 (zhōngjiū) + Verb / Adj.. For example: 他终究还是来了。 — “In the end, he still came”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他终究还是来了。 — “In the end, he still came”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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