终于

終於

zhōngyú

adverb HSK 3 #736

Meanings

1 finally; at last
2 in the end

Characters

Examples

HSK 1

我终于到家了！

Wǒ zhōngyú dào jiā le!

I finally got home!

HSK 2

他终于通过了考试。

Tā zhōngyú tōngguò le kǎoshì.

He finally passed the exam.

HSK 2

雨终于停了。

Yǔ zhōngyú tíng le.

The rain finally stopped.

Tips

usage

终于 implies relief after a long wait or effort. It carries emotional weight - something you've been hoping for has happened.

Stroke Order

终 zhōng

于 yú