zung1 gau3終究终究

Jyutpingzung1 gau3

Yalejūng gau

副詞Uncommon

Definition

In the end; ultimately; after all.

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How it's used

Carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the more common spoken alternatives like 始終 or 到底. It often appears in narratives or when reflecting on a long-term situation that has finally reached a conclusion. Using it in casual, everyday conversation can make you sound a bit dramatic or like you are reading from a book.

Examples

keoi5佢zung1終gau3究dou1都hai6係gaan2揀zo2咗fong3放hei3棄。

In the end, he chose to give up.

le1呢gin6件si6事zung1終gau3究wui2會seoi2水lok6落sek6石ceot1出㗎。

This matter will ultimately come to light.

Common phrases

zung1終gau3究hai6係

is after all

zung1終gau3究wui2會

will eventually

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 始終, which is much more common in daily speech. While they share similar meanings, 始終 is more versatile and fits naturally into almost any context, whereas 終究 feels more like a final judgment or a heavy realization.