归根到底 (guī gēn dào dǐ) — in the final analysis; ultimately; after all

Definition

归根到底 is a fixed phrase meaning 'in the final analysis' or 'ultimately', used to introduce a fundamental conclusion. It is more formal and emphatic than the adverb 到底 (dào dǐ 'after all'), and similar to 毕竟 (bì jìng) but with a stronger sense of getting to the root.

phrase

in the final analysisultimatelyafter all

Examples

归根到底，。
guī gēn dào dǐ, yí gè rén de xìngfú bú zàiyú cáifù duō shǎo.
Ultimately, a person's happiness does not lie in how much wealth they have.
归根到底，。
guī gēn dào dǐ, zhè ge wèntí de gēnyuán háishì gōutōng bù zú.
In the final analysis, the root of this problem is still insufficient communication.
归根到底，。
guī gēn dào dǐ, wǒmen dōu zài zhuīqiú gèng hǎo de shēnghuó.
After all, we are all pursuing a better life.

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