终
end; finally; entire period; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesadjective
last; final; end (opposite of 始)
Used to describe the end stage of a process, event or period.
We have reached the finish line of this game.
This cooperation plan has come to an end, and both sides are satisfied.
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He never gave up his dream from start to finish.
This book is full of suspense from beginning to end.
This meeting failed to reach a consensus from start to finish.
verb
to die; pass away
formalUsed to describe a person's death, often used in formal or literary contexts.
This old man met his grandson who had been missing for many years before he passed away.
He still missed his family back home when he was dying.
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Hospice care is a very meaningful public welfare cause.
This writer completed his final work before he died.
She left a touching suicide note before she passed away.
adverb
eventually; finally; after all
Used to emphasize that a result will happen in the end, regardless of current difficulties.
As long as we keep working hard, we will eventually achieve our goals.
As long as we stick to the right direction, we will surely succeed.
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We will eventually defeat this epidemic.
His hard work will pay off one day.
The truth will eventually come to light.
adjective
entire; whole; all through
Used to describe a continuous period of time, such as a day, year or lifetime.
He spends all day doing research in the lab.
This old man has lived in this small mountain village all year round.
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He dedicated his entire life to the development of education.
This doctor has spent his whole life treating rural residents.
She stayed up all night taking care of her sick child.
proper noun
surname Zhong
Used as a family name in China.
My neighbor's surname is Zhong, everyone calls him Mr. Zhong.
Zhong is a very ancient Chinese surname.