到底 (dàodǐ) — how to say "finally" in Chinese

到底

Finally, thoroughly

Character composition

to arrive

bottom, end

Radicals / Keys

广

Dotted cliff

#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes

Knife

#18 · dāo · 2 strokes

Synonyms

总算

finally, at last

zǒngsuàn · in statements, relief

Examples

我们需要把这个问题调查到底,找到真正的原因。

We need to investigate this problem thoroughly to find the real cause.

到底去不去?

Are you going or not, after all?

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "finally" in Chinese?

"finally" in Chinese is 到底 (dàodǐ).

What does 到底 mean in English?

到底 (dàodǐ) means "Finally, thoroughly".

How is 到底 pronounced?

It is pronounced dàodǐ (written as daodi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "finally" in Chinese characters?

It is written 到底.

What HSK level is 到底?

到底 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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