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Expressing 'end point' with 终点 (zhōngdiǎn)
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Structure
Noun + 的 + 终点
Explanation
The noun 终点 (zhōngdiǎn) means 'end point,' 'destination,' or 'finish line,' referring to the final point of a journey, race, or process. It is the opposite of 起点 (starting point) and is used in both literal travel contexts and figurative expressions about goals or conclusions.
Examples
马拉松的终点就在前面，加油！
mǎlāsōng de zhōngdiǎn jiù zài qiánmiàn, jiāyóu!
The finish line of the marathon is just ahead — keep going!
这趟列车的终点是上海。
zhè tàng lièchē de zhōngdiǎn shì shànghǎi.
The final destination of this train is Shanghai.
人生的终点不重要，重要的是沿途的风景。
Rénshēng de zhōngdiǎn bù zhòngyào, zhòngyào de shì yántú de fēngjǐng.
The destination of life doesn't matter; what matters is the scenery along the way.