说到底 (shuì) — in the final analysis; at bottom; when all is said and done
Definition
A discourse connector used to introduce the most basic or essential point in an argument — English 'when all is said and done' or 'in the final analysis'. Often pairs with 还是 to sum up the real reason.
verb
in the final analysisat bottomwhen all is said and done
Examples
- 说到底，。shuì, Jiā tíng zuì zhòng yào.When all is said and done, family is the most important.
- 说到底，。shuì, Hái shì qián de wèn tí.In the final analysis, it's still a money problem.
- 说到底，。Zhè jiàn shì shuì, zé rèn zài wǒ men.When it comes down to it, the responsibility is ours.
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