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    Expressing "in the end" with 到底 (dàodǐ)

    HSK 4
    Emphasis
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 到底 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    到底 (dàodǐ) can express "in the end" or "after all," indicating a final result or conclusion after a process of deliberation or events. It emphasizes that something has been resolved or determined ultimately.

    Examples

    • 讨论了半天,到底还是决定去爬山了。

      Tǎolùn le bàntiān, dàodǐ háishi juédìng qù páshān le.

      After discussing for a long time, they ultimately decided to go hiking.

    • 犹豫了很久,她到底选了那条红裙子。

      Yóuyù le hěn jiǔ, tā dàodǐ xuǎn le nà tiáo hóng qúnzi.

      After hesitating for a long time, she finally chose that red dress.

    • 虽然过程很辛苦,但到底还是成功了。

      Suīrán guòchéng hěn xīnkǔ, dàn dàodǐ háishi chénggōng le.

      Although the process was tough, they succeeded in the end.

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