终究

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Meaning and Usage

"终究" is an adverb meaning "in the end" or "ultimately." It emphasizes the final outcome after a process or series of events, often implying inevitability or certainty.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in both spoken and written Chinese to express that despite various circumstances, the final result is certain. It often appears in reflective or philosophical statements.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 终究 + verb: indicating something will eventually happen.
  • 终究还是 + verb: emphasizing that despite other factors, the final decision or outcome remains.

Nuances

Compared to similar words like "" (final) or "最后" (last), "终究" carries a stronger sense of inevitability and sometimes a tone of resignation or acceptance.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "终究" with "终于" (finally), which focuses more on the relief or completion of an action rather than the inevitability of an outcome.

Example Sentences

He ultimately decided his own future.

No matter how many difficulties you encounter, there will eventually be a

In the end, time will prove everything.