至 (zhì) — (verb, literary) to arrive
Definition
Literary, written word for 'arrive' — same meaning as 到达 / 抵达 but used in formal or classical-style prose, not everyday speech. Often appears as part of compounds (至今, 至此).
verb
(verb, literary) to arrive
Examples
- 至，。Chūn zhì, huā r kāi le.Spring arrives, and the flowers bloom.
- 至，。Huǒ chē yǐ zhì běi jīng zhàn, qǐng chéng kè xià chē.The train has arrived at Beijing station; passengers please get off.
- 至，。Guì bīn zhì, dà jiā qǐ lì huān yíng.The distinguished guests arrive, and everyone stands up to welcome them.
Origin
Indicative sign六书liùshū
指事zhǐshìAn abstract idea shown by a mark or a diagram rather than by a picture of an object.
至 is drawn as an arrow stuck into the ground.
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