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终于 (zhōng yú) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 3

终于 (zhōng yú) is a Chinese word: finally. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 终于

副 fù adverb

finally

经过多年努力，她终于实现了梦想。

jīng guò duō nián nǔ lì tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le mèng xiǎng

After years of effort, she finally realized her dream.

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Word breakdown

终 zhōng — end, final

Words with this character (12)
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于 yú — at (indicating point in time)

Words with this character (41)
  • 1 关于 guān yú — about HSK 3
    • 关 relation, concern
    • 于 in, at (classical preposition)
    Example

    这是一本关于中国历史的书。

    zhè shì yī běn guān yú zhōng guó lì shǐ de shū

    This is a book about Chinese history.

  • 2 于是 yú shì — thereupon, so, consequently HSK 4
    • 于 at, in (classical preposition)
    • 是 this (in classical Chinese)
    Example

    雨停了，于是我们出发了。

    yǔ tíng le yú shì wǒ men chū fā le

    The rain stopped, so we set off.

  • 3 低于 dī yú — below, lower than HSK 4
    • 低 low, lower (provides the core meaning of being at a lower level)
    • 于 than (provides the comparative function to establish comparison)
    Example

    今天的气温低于零度。

    jīn tiān de qì wēn dī yú líng dù

    Today's temperature is below zero degrees.

  • 4 便于 biàn yú — be convenient for HSK 4
    • 便 convenient, easy
    • 于 for, with regard to (preposition)
    Example

    这个设计便于使用。

    zhè ge shè jì biàn yú shǐ yòng

    This design is easy to use.

  • 5 对于 duì yú — regarding HSK 4
    • 对 toward, facing (directional element)
    • 于 at, in (prepositional function marker)
    Example

    对于这个问题，我有不同的看法。

    duì yú zhè ge wèn tí wǒ yǒu bù tóng de kàn fǎ

    Regarding this question, I have a different view.

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Structure & writing
1 终 zhōng — end result; conclusion (opposite of 始)

终 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
1.2 冬 dōng — winter (the fourth and coldest season)
冬 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 2
疼 téng pain; ache (sensation caused by illness, injury, or stimulation)
HSK 3
图 tú image depicted by drawing or painting 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始)

Stroke order

2 于 yú — at; in; on (preposition of place or time)
于 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 7
吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 宇 yǔ eaves; by extension, a house or building

于 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order