Decoded Slug: 究竟 (jiūjìng) - After all, in the end
Mandarin Grammar Point
究竟 (jiūjìng) - After all, in the end
究竟 (jiūjìng) - After all, in the end
Short explanation:
Used to emphasize a question or express a doubt, or to suggest a desire to know the truth about something.
Formation:
Subj + 究竟 + Verb/Adjective + Rest of the sentence
Examples:
他究竟是喜欢你还是喜欢她？
Tā jiūjìng shì xǐhuān nǐ háishi xǐhuān tā?
Does he like you or her, after all?
我们究竟应该怎么做才能解决这个问题？
Wǒmen jiūjìng yīnggāi zěnme zuò cáinéng jiějué zhège wèntí?
What should we do to solve this problem, in the end?
你究竟是否同意我们的提议？
Nǐ jiūjìng shìfǒu tóngyì wǒmen de tíyì?
Are you agreeing to our proposal, after all?
他究竟做了些什么，你能告诉我吗？
Tā jiūjìng zuòle xiē shénme, nǐ néng gàosu wǒ ma?
Can you tell me what he did, after all?
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese term '究竟 (jiūjìng)' indicates a strong conviction to find out the final result or true nature of a situation. It translates to 'after all' or 'in the end' in English, often expressing inquiry, doubt or the desire for a conclusive answer. It adds an emphatic tone when used in questions, which makes the speaker sound concerned or curious.
