归宿

• Pinyin: guī sù
• Desglose de hanzi: 归 = return; 宿 = 宀 (roof) + 人 (person) — to lodge or rest under a roof

Significado

destino final; refugio espiritual

Often carries a reflective, philosophical, or melancholic tone. Used for the ultimate end of a life, a relationship, a career, or even an ideology. Can refer to a person's spiritual or emotional home, or the final outcome of a historical process. In older usage, it sometimes referred to a woman's expected married life.

Ejemplos

1. 经历了数十年动荡，他终于在故乡找到了人生的归宿。
2. 对许多老一辈人来说，家庭是女性最重要的归宿。
3. 这场改革运动的最终归宿，历史将给出公正的评价。

Guía de uso

Contexto: philosophy, reflection, life, literature

Tono: reflective

Correcto

• 他用一生的努力为自己的精神找到了归宿，那便是艺术创作。(He spent his entire life finding a spiritual home — that was artistic creation.)
• 这座城市是她漂泊多年之后，内心真正的归宿。(This city became her true spiritual resting place after years of wandering.)

Incorrecto

• 我的归宿是下午要去的那家咖啡馆 — 归宿 refers to a life's final or spiritual destination, not a casual daily outing; use 我打算下午去咖啡馆

Origen e historia

归 (return) + 宿 (lodge/rest overnight). Together: the place one returns to for final rest — a permanent resting place or ultimate destination.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal