终究

• 拼音: zhōng jiū
• 汉字拆解: 终 = 纟+ 冬 (final); 究 = 穴 + 九 (cave + nine — thoroughly investigate)

含义

Eventually; after all; in the end. Something that will happen despite obstacles or delays.

Emphasises inevitability over time. Similar to 毕竟 but focuses more on eventual outcome. Often used to express that truth or nature will prevail. Can have resigned or philosophical undertones.

例句

1. 纸包不住火，真相终究会大白于天下。
2. 再美好的青春终究会逝去，要珍惜当下。
3. 他终究还是选择了回到家乡发展。

用法指南

语境: reflection, philosophy, predictions

语气: philosophical

正确说法

• 努力终究会有回报的，不要轻言放弃。(Effort will eventually pay off — don't give up easily.)
• 虚假的繁荣终究会破灭，只有实力才能持久。(False prosperity will eventually collapse — only real strength can last.)

错误说法

• 我终究吃了饭 — misuse; 终究 implies long-term inevitability, not simple past actions; use 最后 or 终于 for completed actions

起源与历史

终 (end/final) + 究 (investigate/ultimately)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal