zung1 gwai1終歸终归

Jyutpingzung1 gwai1

Yalejūng gwāi

副詞Uncommon

Definition

Eventually; in the end; ultimately.

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How it's used

Carries a sense of inevitability or destiny, often implying that a conclusion is reached despite previous resistance or uncertainty. It sounds slightly more formal or literary than the common colloquial alternative 始終, which is used more frequently in everyday speech to express that something remains true or happens regardless of circumstances.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋zung1終gwai1歸dou1都hai6係jiu3要fan1分hoi1開。

They will eventually have to separate.

le1呢gin6件si6事zung1終gwai1歸wui2會seoi2水lok6落sek6石ceot1出㗎。

This matter will eventually come to light.

Common phrases

zung1終gwai1歸hai6係

is eventually

zung1終gwai1歸jiu3要

must eventually

Common mistake

Avoid using it as a direct synonym for the simple temporal 'finally' like 終於, because 終歸 focuses on the ultimate outcome or fate rather than just the completion of a process.