(zuì hòu) - last, finally, in the end in Mandarin
zuìhòuTraditional: 最後
Translation
last, finally, in the end
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Word origin
A two-character compound meaning last, finally or in the end. 最 (zuì) is the superlative marker meaning most, and 后 (hòu) means after, behind or later; the literal sense is the most after, hence the very last or the final point.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 最 (zuì, most) + 后 (hòu, after / behind)
Stroke order
最
后
Examples
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In the end he came.
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The last chance.
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Finally I understood.
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In the end he still came.
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He held on until the end of the match.
最后 (zuì hòu) means last, finally, in the end. It is used as a adverb in everyday Mandarin speech.
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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 8: 最后, 有点, 小姐 and 7 more words.