Subject + 到底 + Verb Phrase
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.
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.