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    Expressing 'until' with 至 (zhì)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Start Point + 至 + End Point

    Explanation

    至 (zhì) means 'until,' 'to,' or 'up to' and marks an endpoint in time or space. It is more formal than 到 and is commonly used in written Chinese, dates, and set phrases.

    Examples

    • 展览从五月一日至五月三十一日，欢迎参观。

      zhǎnlǎn cóng wǔyuè yī rì zhì wǔyuè sānshíyī rì, huānyíng cānguān.

      The exhibition runs from May 1st to May 31st; visitors are welcome.

    • 这条路从市中心一直延伸至郊外。

      zhè tiáo lù cóng shì zhōngxīn yīzhí yánshēn zhì jiāowài.

      This road extends all the way from the city center to the outskirts.

    • 报名时间截至本月底，请尽快提交材料。

      bàomíng shíjiān jiézhì běnyuè dǐ, qǐng jǐnkuài tíjiāo cáiliào.

      The registration deadline is the end of this month; please submit your materials as soon as possible.

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