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毕竟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
毕竟bìjìngafter allHSK 5, d, 17 strokes, rank #2898, Hard
毕竟bìjìngall in allHSK 5, d, 17 strokes, rank #2898, Hard
毕竟bìjìngwhen all is said and doneHSK 5, d, 17 strokes, rank #2898, Hard
毕竟bìjìngin the final analysisHSK 5, d, 17 strokes, rank #2898, Hard
bìjìng(bi4jing4) T4
  1. 1after all
  2. 2all in all
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March 24, 2026

毕竟(畢竟)bìjìng(bi4jing4)

毕竟 (bì jìng) is used to emphasize a conclusion or a fact that is undeniable, often translating to 'after all' or 'when all is said and done.' It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to draw attention to a point that should be considered in the context of a discussion or argument.

Strokes17Frequency#2898DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese discussions, emphasizing the conclusion of an argument with 毕竟 reflects the value placed on reason and logic in communication. It often appears in debates or discussions, reinforcing that, despite differing opinions, there is an undeniable truth.

Memory Tip

Imagine a student who has worked hard all semester, and when it comes time for finals, they say, '毕竟 (bì jìng), I studied a lot!' The character 毕 (bì) looks like a graduation cap, representing completion, and 竟 (jìng) suggests an unexpected outcome, reminding you that after all the effort, there’s a conclusion.

Meanings of 毕竟

bìjìng(bi4jing4)
1after all
2all in all
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About 毕竟

毕竟Simplified
畢竟Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#2898Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 毕竟

Quick Contrast

终究 (zhōngjiū) is used to indicate an inevitable conclusion or outcome, while 毕竟 (bìjìng) emphasizes a fact that should be acknowledged in a discussion.

Usage Notes

毕竟 is typically used in informal and formal contexts. A common mistake is to use it in overly emotional or dramatic situations where a neutral tone is expected. Be careful not to confuse it with 结果 (jiéguǒ), which means 'result' but lacks the emphasis on the reasoning that 毕竟 carries.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 毕竟 connects well with other words expressing conclusion or emphasis, such as 终于 (zhōngyú, finally) and 其实 (qíshí, actually). Students should focus on using 毕竟 to articulate reasoned conclusions in conversations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes misuse 毕竟 in contexts that do not require emphasis. For instance, saying '我毕竟很累' (Wǒ bì jìng hěn lèi) is awkward; a better phrase would be '我真的很累' (Wǒ zhēn de hěn lèi) meaning 'I'm really tired.'

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Component Characters

毕bìthe whole of
HSK 46 strokes比
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竟jìngunexpectedly
HSK 711 strokes立
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How to say after all in Chinese

“after all” in Chinese is毕竟bìjìng

毕竟 (bì jìng) is used to emphasize a conclusion or a fact that is undeniable, often translating to 'after all' or 'when all is said and done.' It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to draw attention to a point that should be considered in the context of a discussion or argument.

When to use 毕竟

毕竟 is typically used in informal and formal contexts. A common mistake is to use it in overly emotional or dramatic situations where a neutral tone is expected. Be careful not to confuse it with 结果 (jiéguǒ), which means 'result' but lacks the emphasis on the reasoning that 毕竟 carries.

毕竟 or something close to it

终究 (zhōngjiū) is used to indicate an inevitable conclusion or outcome, while 毕竟 (bìjìng) emphasizes a fact that should be acknowledged in a discussion.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes misuse 毕竟 in contexts that do not require emphasis. For instance, saying '我毕竟很累' (Wǒ bì jìng hěn lèi) is awkward; a better phrase would be '我真的很累' (Wǒ zhēn de hěn lèi) meaning 'I'm really tired.'

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Grammar Patterns of 毕竟

毕竟 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

不要怪他，他____还小。

Don't blame him — after all, he is still young.

Example Sentences for 毕竟 (13)

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所以我们不要鲁莽行事。毕竟他是跑不掉的。

suǒ yǐ wǒ mén bù yào lǔ mǎng háng shì。 。 bì jìng tā shì pǎo bù diào。

So let's not be hasty. After all, he can't run away.
2
这毕竟是一家现金充裕的公司。

zhè bì jìng shì yī jiā xiàn jīn chōng yù de gōng sī。

This, after all, is a company which is awash with cash.
3
毕竟，锻炼15分钟比不锻炼好。

bì jìng， ， duàn15 liàn 15 fēn zhōng bǐ bù duàn。

After all, 15 minutes of exercise is better than nothing.
4
毕竟，人们除了做自己又能怎样呢？

bì jìng， ， rén mén chú le zuò zì jǐ yòu néng zěn yàng？

After all, what more can anyone be than themselves?
5
毕竟归零.

bì jìng guī líng.

After all nothing is gained.
6
毕竟春是一年的开始.

bì jìng chūn shì yī nián de kāi shǐ.

After all, spring is the beginning of the year.
7
再快乐的单身汗迟早也会结婚的, 毕竟, 幸福并不是生命中唯一的事.

zài kuài lè de dān shēn hàn chí zǎo yě huì jié hūn de, , bì, jìng , xìng fú bìng bù shì shēng mìng zhōng wéi yī.

Every man should marry. After all, happiness is not nothing in life.
8
不要老是对他唠唠叨叨, 他毕竟还是个孩子嘛!

bù yào lǎo shì duì tā lào lào tāo tāo, , tā bì jìng huán shì gè hái zǐ!

There is no need to pick at him all day long. He's a child after all.
9
他有很多经验，我们应该听听他的意见，毕竟他在这个行业工作了二十年。

Tā yǒu hěn duō jīngyàn, wǒmen yīnggāi tīng tīng tā de yìjiàn, bìjìng tā zài zhège hángyè gōngzuòle èrshí nián.

He has a lot of experience, we should listen to his opinion, after all, he has worked in this industry for twenty years.
10
我们应该仔细检查这份报告，毕竟这是一个重要的项目。

Wǒmen yīnggāi zǐxì jiǎnchá zhè fèn bàogào, bìjìng zhè shì yīgè zhòngyào de xiàngmù.

We should carefully review this report, after all, it's an important project.
11
虽然他还年轻，但他的能力不容小觑，毕竟他在这方面的表现一直很出色。

Suīrán tā hái niánqīng, dàn tā de nénglì bù róng xiǎoqù, bìjìng tā zài zhè fāngmiàn de biǎoxiàn yīzhí hěn chūsè.

Although he is still young, his abilities should not be underestimated, after all, he has consistently performed outstandingly in this area.
12
你不应该轻视这个问题，毕竟它可能会影响整个计划的成功。

Nǐ bù yīnggāi qīngshì zhège wèntí, bìjìng tā kěnéng huì yǐngxiǎng zhěnggè jìhuà de chénggōng.

You shouldn't underestimate this issue, after all, it might affect the success of the entire plan.
13
我们需要给他一些支持，毕竟每个人都有遇到困难的时候。

Wǒmen xūyào gěi tā yīxiē zhīchí, bìjìng měi gèrén dōu yǒu yù dào kùnnán de shíhòu.

We need to give him some support, after all, everyone faces difficulties at some point.

Frequently Asked Questions about 毕竟

Yes, using 毕竟 at the beginning emphasizes the reasoning behind the statement that follows.

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