终于

Etymology · 词源

“终”的历史构形可以这样理解：纟主要提示意义范围；冬主要提示较早的读音。这些部件的作用依据历史字形判断，不等同于今天看到的任意笔画组合。 “于”的历史构形可以这样理解：早期字形以图像方式表达意义。这些部件的作用依据历史字形判断，不等同于今天看到的任意笔画组合。 以上是各字的历史构形说明；“终于”作为现代词语时，应结合完整词义学习，不能把单字意义机械相加。

Simplified form of 終. Phonosemantic compound. 糹 represents the meaning and 冬 represents the sound. Pictograph of a musical wind instrument. The current meaning is a phonetic loan. In traditional characters 於 is typically used instead of 于. These notes explain the characters’ formation. Learn 终于 as a complete modern word rather than mechanically adding isolated character meanings.

Learning note · 学习提示：形旁通常提示意义范围，声旁通常提示较早的读音；现代普通话读音或字义可能已经发生变化。 Semantic components often suggest a meaning range, while phonetic components often reflect an earlier pronunciation; modern Mandarin sound or meaning may have changed.