Meanings of 訖
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Be cautious when using 訖, as it is more formal than common alternatives like 完成 (wánchéng). It is often found in written texts or speeches rather than in everyday conversation. A common collocation is 訖于 (qì yú), meaning 'to conclude at'.
Although 訖 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be connected to related words like 完 (wán, to finish) and 结束 (jiéshù, to end). Students should focus on understanding its formal usage and contexts in which it may appear.
Learners often confuse 訖 with 完成 (wánchéng) and use it in casual conversations, leading to awkwardness. For example, saying '我今天完成了工作' (I finished my work today) is correct, but using 訖 would sound overly formal.
Pronunciation of 訖
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Etymology of 訖
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Case file: 訖
- 1The meaning half言 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half乞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayspeech
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to finish, to conclude; to exhaust in Chinese
“to finish, to conclude; to exhaust” in Chinese is訖
The character 訖 (qì) means to finish or conclude something. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate that an action or process has come to an end, as well as to express the idea of exhausting resources or possibilities.
When to use 訖
Be cautious when using 訖, as it is more formal than common alternatives like 完成 (wánchéng). It is often found in written texts or speeches rather than in everyday conversation. A common collocation is 訖于 (qì yú), meaning 'to conclude at'.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 訖 with 完成 (wánchéng) and use it in casual conversations, leading to awkwardness. For example, saying '我今天完成了工作' (I finished my work today) is correct, but using 訖 would sound overly formal.
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Word Family of 訖
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Frequently Asked Questions about 訖
You might say, '会议已在此时结束' (The meeting has concluded at this time), using 结束 instead of 訖 for a more casual tone.
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