结尾

• Pinyin: jié wěi
• Hanzi breakdown: 结 = 纟(silk) + 吉 — to end; 尾 = 尸 + 毛 — tail

Meaning

Ending; conclusion; to end. The final part of something, or the act of concluding.

Can function as both a noun (the ending) and a verb (to end). Often used for written works, speeches, performances, or any structured content. Unlike 结局 which focuses on outcome, 结尾 emphasizes the final section or the act of concluding.

Examples

1. 这篇论文的结尾需要再修改一下。 The conclusion of this paper needs some revision.
2. 电影以一个开放式的镜头结尾，留给观众无限遐想。 The movie ends with an open-ended shot, leaving the audience with endless imagination.
3. 他的演讲以一句名言结尾，非常有力。 His speech ended with a famous quote, very powerful.

Usage Guide

Context: writing, speaking, narrative

Tone: technical

Do Say

• 文章的结尾很精彩。(The ending of the article is brilliant.)
• 故事以悲剧结尾。(The story ends in tragedy.)

Don't Say

• 混淆'结尾'和'结局' (Don't confuse 结尾 with 结局 — 结尾 is the final section/act of ending, 结局 is the outcome or resolution)

Origin & History

Composed of 结 (to end; to conclude) + 尾 (tail; end). Together they describe the tail end or conclusion of something.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal