Decoded Slug: 终于 (zhōngyú) - Finally, At Last
Mandarin Grammar Point
终于 (zhōngyú) - Finally, At Last
终于 (zhōngyú) - Finally, At Last
Short explanation:
Used to express something that has happened after a long wait or many difficulties.
Formation:
Subject + Time + 终于 + Verb + Result
Examples:
经过一天的忙碌，我终于完成了这个项目。
Jīngguò yītiān de mánglù, wǒ zhōngyú wánchéng le zhège xiàngmù.
After a busy day, I finally completed the project.
等了这么久，火车终于到了。
Děngle zhème jiǔ, huǒchē zhōngyú dào le.
After such a long wait, the train has finally arrived.
我终于明白了为什么他那么开心了，他升职了。
Wǒ zhōngyú míngbái le wèishéme tā nàme kāixīn le, tā shēngzhí le.
I finally understand why he's so happy, he got a promotion.
经过半年的努力，我终于通过了汉语水平考试。
Jīngguò bàn nián de nǔlì, wǒ zhōngyú tōngguòle Hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì.
After six months of effort, I finally passed the Chinese proficiency test.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '终于 (zhōngyú)' is used to express the idea that something has finally occurred after a long period of waiting, or after overcoming many obstacles or challenges. It can be likened to the English words 'finally' or 'at last'. It usually conveys a sense of relief, accomplishment, or even surprise.