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Definition
Ending, outcome, or conclusion.
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How it's used
Focuses on the aftermath of a situation, especially one that has gone wrong or become complicated. It carries a strong sense of needing to clean up a mess or deal with the consequences of an action. Unlike neutral terms for ending, this implies a process of resolution that might be difficult or embarrassing.
Examples
How did this matter end up in the end?
He made such a mess, it is really hard to wrap things up.
Related words
Common phrases
to end in a miserable way
difficult to resolve or bring to a close
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe the ending of a book or a movie, as those are usually referred to as 結局. It is strictly for real life situations or events that require a resolution.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
