HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#8
Expressing “Finally” with “zhōngyú”
终于……了
How it works
终于……了 means “finally.” It shows that something happened after waiting, effort, or a long process.
The pattern
Subject + 终于 + Verb / Predicate + 了
Example sentences
我们终于到家了。
We finally got home.
他终于找到工作了。
He finally found a job.
雨终于停了。
The rain finally stopped.
Usage note
It often carries relief or satisfaction.