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    Expressing "after all" with 毕竟 (bìjìng)

    HSK 4
    Emphasis
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    Subject + 毕竟 + Statement

    Explanation

    The adverb 毕竟 (bìjìng) means "after all" or "when all is said and done," and is used to remind the listener of a fundamental fact that should influence their judgment. It introduces a reason or justification that the speaker considers decisive. For example, 他毕竟还是个孩子 means "after all, he is still a child."

    Examples

    • 他毕竟是你爸爸，你应该多理解他。

      tā bìjìng shì nǐ bàba, nǐ yīnggāi duō lǐjiě tā.

      He is your father after all — you should try to understand him more.

    • 她毕竟工作了一整天，累了也正常。

      tā bìjìng gōngzuòle yì zhěng tiān, lèi le yě zhèngcháng.

      She did work a whole day after all — it's normal to be tired.

    • 毕竟我们是老朋友了，不用这么客气。

      bìjìng wǒmen shì lǎo péngyǒu le, búyòng zhème kèqi.

      After all, we're old friends — no need to be so formal.

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