HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
终 — end, finish
- Reading
- zhōng
- Meaning
- end, finish
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
终 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zhōng and it means end, finish. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
终 appears in everyday chinese words such as 终于 (finally, at last), 最终 (finally, ultimately) and 始终 (from beginning to end).
Chinese words containing 终
Frequently asked questions
What does 终 mean in Chinese?
终 means end, finish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 终 read?
终 is read zhōng. Reading it inside real words — 终于 and 最终 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 终 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 终 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 终 in a word?
A common word containing 终 is 终于 (zhōng yú) — "finally, at last". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 终 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 终 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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