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终于 (zhōngyú) - use 总算 when emphasizing relief after a long wait, while 终于 focuses more on the fact that something has finally happened.
总算 is typically used in informal contexts to express a sense of finality or relief, often preceding a positive outcome. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with 终于 (zhōngyú), which also means 'finally' but carries a slightly different nuance. A common collocation is 总算...了 (zǒngsuàn...le) to indicate that something has indeed happened.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 总算 connects with other words expressing time and completion like 终于 (zhōngyú) and 适应 (shìyìng). Students should focus on its usage in sentences and practice with examples to understand its contextual applications.
Learners often confuse 总算 with 终于, using them interchangeably in contexts where only one fits. For example, saying '我总算完成了作业' (Wǒ zǒngsuàn wánchéngle zuòyè) is correct, but using 终于 here would imply a different nuance of completion.
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How to say at long last in Chinese
“at long last” in Chinese is总算
总算 (zǒngsuàn) is an adverb used to express relief or satisfaction that something has finally happened after a long wait or effort. It conveys a sense of culmination or conclusion, often used when the outcome is favorable or expected after many difficulties.
When to use 总算
总算 is typically used in informal contexts to express a sense of finality or relief, often preceding a positive outcome. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with 终于 (zhōngyú), which also means 'finally' but carries a slightly different nuance. A common collocation is 总算...了 (zǒngsuàn...le) to indicate that something has indeed happened.
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终于 (zhōngyú) - use 总算 when emphasizing relief after a long wait, while 终于 focuses more on the fact that something has finally happened.
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Learners often confuse 总算 with 终于, using them interchangeably in contexts where only one fits. For example, saying '我总算完成了作业' (Wǒ zǒngsuàn wánchéngle zuòyè) is correct, but using 终于 here would imply a different nuance of completion.
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Grammar patterns of 总算
总算 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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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不管怎样说，这事____办成了。
Regardless, the matter was finally accomplished.
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总算 is generally more suitable for informal contexts and spoken language. In formal writing, consider using 终于 instead.
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