HSK 7
归根到底
归根到底 - In the final analysis, after all
Explanation
归根到底 is used to emphasize the essence, deep cause or final conclusion of a matter. This phrase usually stands at the beginning of a sentence, with a general and philosophical tone. For example: '人生归根到底是一个人的旅行' (Life is, in the final analysis, a journey taken alone).
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The grammar point “归根到底” (归根到底 - In the final analysis, after all) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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