Definition
说到底 is a fixed phrase meaning 'in the final analysis' or 'when all is said and done'. It is used to summarize or state the most essential point after considering various aspects. The literal structure is 'speak to the bottom', and it often appears at the beginning or middle of a sentence. Note: the correct pronunciation is shuō dào dǐ, but the source data lists only 'shuì', which is incomplete and incorrect.
v.p.
in the final analysisat bottomwhen all is said and done
Examples
- 说到底，。shuì, jiātíng zuì zhòngyào.When all is said and done, family is the most important.
- 说到底，。shuì, háishì qián de wèntí.In the final analysis, it's still a money problem.
- 说到底，。Zhè jiàn shì shuì, zérèn zài wǒmen.When it comes down to it, the responsibility is ours.
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