AdverbsHSK 5
Expressing 'in the end' with 究竟
究竟 is placed before a question word to emphasize the desire for a precise answer, often translated as 'exactly' or 'on earth'. It is used only in direct or indirect questions, not in plain statements.
構文
究竟 + Question Word
例文
- 这个人究竟是谁？Zhè ge rén jiū jìng shì shuí?Who on earth is this guy?
- 你究竟是做什么的？Nǐ jiū jìng shì zuò shén me de?What exactly is it that you do?
- 他们究竟什么时候到？Tā men jiū jìng shén me shí hou dào?When exactly are they arriving?
- 我们究竟还要等多久？Wǒ men jiū jìng hái yào děng duō jiǔ?How much longer do we still need to wait?
- 你们究竟想让我怎么做？Nǐ men jiū jìng xiǎng ràng wǒ zěn me zuò?What on earth do you want me to do?