No. 3,638 in Chinese
究竟
"究竟" means "after all" or "exactly (to get to the bottom of something)."
In a sentence
你究竟想要去哪里？
Where on earth do you actually want to go?
In this sentence, '究竟' emphasizes the speaker's curiosity or insistence about the exact location the listener wants to go, often expressing a sense of urgency or need for clarity in understanding.
他究竟有没有告诉你真相？
Did he actually tell you the truth?
Here, '究竟' highlights the questioning tone concerning whether the truth was conveyed, adding a layer of determination to uncover the reality.
究竟发生了什么事？
What exactly happened?
In this instance, '究竟' serves to underline the speaker's desire to comprehend precisely what events have transpired, indicating a pronounced focus on detail or truth.
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