终于 zhōngyú
finally / at last
终于 (zhōngyú) means "finally / at last" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 终于
半天
bàntiān
a long time (lit. half a day)
急
jí
anxious / worried
放假
fàngjià
to have a holiday or vacation
警察
jǐngchá
police officer
坏人
huàirén
bad person
努力
nǔlì
to strive / to work hard
Frequently asked questions
What does 终于 (zhōngyú) mean in Chinese?
终于 (zhōngyú) means "finally / at last" in Chinese. 终于 (zhōngyú) means "finally / at last" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 终于 in a sentence?
Use 终于 (zhōngyú) the way you would use "finally / at last" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 终于?
Common words that pair with 终于 include 半天, 急. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 终于 (zhōngyú) and 先 (xiān)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 终于 means "finally / at last"; 先 means "first / before". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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