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The word 始终 is formed by combining the character 始, meaning "beginning", with 终, meaning "end"; this direct pairing of antonyms results in a compound that denotes the entire duration from start to finish, encapsulating the sense of "throughout" or "always".

Example Sentences Hide

我始终爱你。

Wo shi zhong ai ni.

I always love you.

她始终保持着微笑。

Ta shi zhong bao chi zhe wei xiao.

She always maintains a smile.

我们始终没有放弃希望。

Women shi zhong mei you fang qi xi wang.

We never gave up hope.

尽管遇到困难，他始终没有放弃。

Jin guan yu dao kun nan, ta shi zhong mei you fang qi.

Despite encountering difficulties, he never gave up.

在漫长的研究中，科学家们始终保持着严谨的态度。

Zai man chang de yan jiu zhong, ke xue jia men shi zhong bao chi zhe yan jin de tai du.

In the long research, scientists always maintain a rigorous attitude.

Word Definition - 始终

shǐ zhōng from beginning to end; all along

Individual Character Details

始 shǐ
终 zhōng