jau5 ci2 jau5 zung1有始有終有始有终
Jyutpingjau5 ci2 jau5 zung1
Yaleyáuh chí yáuh jūng
Definition
Finishing what one starts; having the attitude of carrying things through to the end.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a commendable character trait rather than just the act of finishing a task. It is frequently used to praise someone's reliability or to scold someone who has a habit of abandoning projects halfway through. It carries a sense of moral responsibility toward one's commitments.
Examples
He has always been someone who finishes what he starts.
Can you please see things through to the end for once?
Related words
Common phrases
to be consistent in one's work
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the simple completion of a physical task, as it specifically refers to the persistence and integrity of the person involved. It is an adjective describing a person's attitude, not a verb phrase for finishing a job.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
