终于

终于 means 'finally' or 'at last,' indicating the completion of a long process or the fulfillment of a desire. It conveys a sense of relief or satisfaction after waiting or working toward a goal.

The character 终 (zhōng) originally meant 'end' or 'conclusion,' while 于 (yú) is a classical particle often used to indicate a state or condition. Together, they form a word that emphasizes the culmination of an action or event.

终于 is commonly used in daily conversation to express the realization of something after a period of anticipation. It appears in both spoken and written Chinese and is essential for conveying persistence or delayed outcomes in narratives or descriptions.