终结

终结 zhōngjié

End (final stage)

zhongjie

What 终结 means

  1. End (final stage)

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终结 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

终
zhōng
End (finish - final)
结
jiē / jié
Bear fruit; Tie (knot - unite - freeze)

How to write 终结

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Sounds the same as 终结

These are also written zhongjie without tone marks. Tones and context are what keep them apart — which is why the tone is part of the word, not an accent on it.

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Questions about 终结

What does 终结 mean in English?

终结 is pronounced zhōngjié and means End (final stage).

How do you pronounce 终结?

终结 is zhōngjié in pinyin — written zhongjie without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 终结?

终结 is written with 2 characters: 终 (zhōng) End (finish - final), 结 (jiē / jié) Bear fruit; Tie (knot - unite - freeze). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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