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终点 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
终点zhōngdiǎnthe endHSK 6, d, rank #4641, Hard
终点zhōngdiǎnend pointHSK 6, d, rank #4641, Hard
终点zhōngdiǎnfinishing line (in a race)HSK 6, d, rank #4641, Hard
终点zhōngdiǎndestinationHSK 6, d, rank #4641, Hard
终点zhōngdiǎnterminusHSK 6, d, rank #4641, Hard
终点zhōngdiǎn>个[gè]HSK 6, d, rank #4641, Hard
zhōngdiǎn(zhong1dian3) T1
  1. 1the end
  2. 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.

Frequency#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
—Strokes
—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#4641Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 终点

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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Component Characters

终zhōngend
8 strokes纟
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点diǎnpoint
HSK 19 strokes灬
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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 6 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

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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。

chéng gōng bù shì zhōng diǎn， ， shī bài yě bìng fēi mò， rì ， zuì zhòng yào de shì jì xù qián jìn de。

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 kě yǐ bǎ háng lǐ zhí jiē tuō yùn dào zhōng diǎn。

You can check your baggage right through to its final destination.
3
旅行的终点是马拉喀什古城。

lǚ háng de zhōng diǎn shì mǎ lā kā shí 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 xiān hòu de chōng xiàn jìng tóu de huí fàng xiǎn shì ào dì xiān yú ào yùn guān jūn dào dá zhōng diǎn。

The replays of the close finish showed Ottey finished ahead of the Olympic champion.
5
格雷特·魏茨到达终点时成绩是2小时29分30秒。

gé léi tè· · wèi cí dào dá zhōng diǎn shí chéng jì2 shì 229 xiǎo30 shí。

Grete Waitz finished with a time of 2 hrs. 29 min.. 30 sec.
6
当他跑到终点时,裁判把旗一挥表示他已跑完全程.

dāng tā pǎo dào zhōng diǎn shí, , cái pàn bǎ qí yī huī biǎo shì tā yǐ pǎo wán quán.

The judge dropped the flag when he reached the winning post.
7
离终点还有6圈时，他的排气管掉了下来。

lí zhōng diǎn huán yǒu6 6 quān， shí ， tā de pái qì guǎn diào le。

His exhaust fell off six laps from the finish.
8
快跑到终点时他累得筋疲力尽.

kuài pǎo dào zhōng diǎn shí tā léi dé jīn pí lì jìn.

He ran out of steam shortly before the end of the race.
9
当他们接近起止线时，普罗斯特猛向右转，两辆车并排驶过了终点。

dāng tā mén jiē jìn qǐ zhǐ xiàn shí， ， pǔ luó sī tè měng xiàng yòu， zhuǎn ， liǎng liàng chē bìng pái shǐ guò le。

As they reached the start-finish line Prost jinked right and drew abreast.
10
他领先汤姆·斯内普3秒冲过终点线。

tā lǐng xiān tāng mǔ· · sī nèi3 pǔ 3 miǎo chōng guò zhōng。

He crossed the line three seconds clear of Tom Snape.

Cultural Notes for 终点

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 终点

Yes, it can refer to any endpoint, such as the destination of a trip or the conclusion of a project.