What 到底 means
- Finally (in the end - to the end)
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What does 到底 mean in English?
到底 is pronounced dàodǐ and means Finally (in the end - to the end).
How do you pronounce 到底?
到底 is dàodǐ in pinyin — written daodi without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
What are the characters in 到底?
到底 is written with 2 characters: 到 (dào) To (arrive - go to), 底 (dǐ) Bottom (background - end - records). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.
Is 到底 an HSK word?
Yes — 到底 is on the official HSK 4 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 4 page.
What words contain 到底?
Common ones include 归根到底 (guīgēndàodǐ) After all †. Each has its own entry on this site.
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