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终点 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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终点
zhōngdiǎn
the end
HSK 6, d, 17 strokes, rank #4641, Hard
终点
zhōngdiǎn
end point
HSK 6, d, 17 strokes, rank #4641, Hard
终点
zhōngdiǎn
finishing line (in a race)
HSK 6, d, 17 strokes, rank #4641, Hard
终点
zhōngdiǎn
destination
HSK 6, d, 17 strokes, rank #4641, Hard
终点
zhōngdiǎn
terminus
HSK 6, d, 17 strokes, rank #4641, Hard
zhōngdiǎn(zhong1dian3)zhong dian T1
1the end
2end point
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March 24, 2026
终点(終點)zhōngdiǎn(zhong1dian3)
终点 (zhōngdiǎn) refers to the final point or conclusion of a journey, task, or event. It is commonly used in contexts like races to denote the finishing line, as well as in travel to indicate a destination or terminus.
Strokes17Frequency#4641DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, reaching one's 终点 is often associated with achieving personal goals or milestones, such as graduation or completing a significant project, reflecting the value placed on perseverance and accomplishment.
Memory tip
Think of the character 终 (zhōng) resembling a finish flag waving at the end of a race, while 点 (diǎn) looks like a dot that marks the exact point where you stop. Together, they symbolize reaching the final point of your journey.
Meanings of 终点
zhōngdiǎn(zhong1dian3)
1the end
2end point
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About 终点
终点Simplified
終點Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#4641Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
终点 (zhōngdiǎn) vs 目的地 (mùdìdì) — use 终点 for the final point of a journey, while 目的地 emphasizes the intended destination.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 终点 with 起点 (qǐdiǎn), meaning starting point; make sure to use them appropriately. The term is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Be cautious with the tones, particularly ensuring that the first tone in 终 (zhōng) is pronounced correctly.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 终点 can be connected to other terms related to travel and completion, such as 旅行 (lǚxíng, travel) and 完成 (wánchéng, to complete). Focus on understanding its use in different contexts and collocations.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly say '起点' when they mean '终点,' confusing the starting point with the endpoint. Ensure you remember that 终点 is about reaching the finish.
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终点 (zhōngdiǎn) refers to the final point or conclusion of a journey, task, or event. It is commonly used in contexts like races to denote the finishing line, as well as in travel to indicate a destination or terminus.
When to use 终点
Learners often confuse 终点 with 起点 (qǐdiǎn), meaning starting point; make sure to use them appropriately. The term is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Be cautious with the tones, particularly ensuring that the first tone in 终 (zhōng) is pronounced correctly.
终点 or something close to it
终点 (zhōngdiǎn) vs 目的地 (mùdìdì) — use 终点 for the final point of a journey, while 目的地 emphasizes the intended destination.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly say '起点' when they mean '终点,' confusing the starting point with the endpoint. Ensure you remember that 终点 is about reaching the finish.
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终
点
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Grammar patterns of 终点
终点 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 5 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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成功不是____，失败也并非末日，最重要的是继续前进的勇气。
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.--Winston Churchill
Example sentences for 终点 (10)
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成功不是终点，失败也并非末日，最重要的是继续前进的勇气。
chénggōng bùshì zhōngdiǎn， shībài yě bìngfēi mòrì， zuì zhòngyào de shì jìxù qiánjìn de yǒngqì。
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.--Winston Churchill
2
你可以把行李直接托运到终点。
nǐ kěyǐ bǎ xíngli zhíjiē tuōyùn dào zhōngdiǎn。
You can check your baggage right through to its final destination.
3
旅行的终点是马拉喀什古城。
lǚxíng de zhōngdiǎn shì mǎ lā kā shén gǔ chéng。
The journey ends in the ancient city of Marrakesh.
4
对难分先后的冲线镜头的回放显示奥蒂先于奥运冠军到达终点。
duì nán fēn xiānhòu de chōng xiàn jìngtóu de huí fàng xiǎnshì ào dì xiān yú ào yùn guànjūn dàodá zhōngdiǎn。
The replays of the close finish showed Ottey finished ahead of the Olympic champion.
