终于 (zhōng yú): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 终于 means “finally” or “at last”. It is used to express a sense of relief or accomplishment after a long period of waiting or anticipation. For example, if someone has been waiting for a long time to receive a package in the mail, they might say “我终于收到了”, which translates to “I finally received it”.

Translation

Adverb: at last, finally, eventually

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我们终于到了目的地wǒmen zhōngyú dàole mùdìdìWe finally arrived at our destination
经过多年的努力,他终于实现了自己的梦想jīngguò duō nián de nǔlì, tā zhōngyú shíxiàn le zìjǐ de mèngxiǎngAfter years of hard work, he finally realized his dream
终于可以放假了!zhōngyú kěyǐ fàngjià le!Finally, we can take a break!
终于,他们在一起了zhōngyú, tāmen zài yīqǐ leFinally, they are together
终于,我们等到了这个机会zhōngyú, wǒmen děng dào le zhège jīhuìFinally, we have waited for this opportunity
终于,他们在漫长的旅途中到达了终点zhōngyú, tāmen zài màncháng de lǚtú zhōng dàodá le zhōngdiǎnFinally, they reached the finish line after a long journey
终于,他们找到了失踪的孩子zhōngyú, tāmen zhǎodào le shīzōng de háiziFinally, they found the missing child
终于,我们的努力得到了回报zhōngyú, wǒmen de nǔlì dédào le huíbàoFinally, our efforts paid off

HSK

终于 is part of HSK Level 3 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 终于 with Pinyin and English Translation