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Expressing 'finally' with 最终 (zuìzhōng)
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Structure
Subject + 最终 + Verb
Explanation
The adverb 最终 (zuìzhōng) means "finally," "ultimately," or "in the end." It indicates the outcome after a process or series of events. It is more formal than 最后 and often emphasizes that a result was reached after considerable effort or time.
Examples
经过三年的努力，他最终考上了理想的大学。
Jīngguò sān nián de nǔlì, tā zuìzhōng kǎo shàngle lǐxiǎng de dàxué.
After three years of hard work, he finally got into his ideal university.
比赛很激烈，我们的队伍最终赢得了冠军。
Bǐsài hěn jīliè, wǒmen de duìwu zuìzhōng yíngdéle guànjūn.
The competition was fierce, but our team ultimately won the championship.
讨论了很久之后，大家最终达成了一致。
Tǎolùnle hěn jiǔ zhīhòu, dàjiā zuìzhōng dáchéngle yīzhì.
After a long discussion, everyone finally reached an agreement.