How do you say "finish line" in Chinese?

终点线

zhōng diǎn xiàn

Phrase Hanzi

In Chinese, "finish line" is 终点线 (zhōng diǎn xiàn).

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Pronunciation

When you say zhōng diǎn xiàn, lead with "zhōng" held flat and high (first tone), then "diǎn" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "xiàn" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).

Writing and usage

终点线 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

finish line

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How to remember 终点线

Turn "zhōng diǎn xiàn" into a tiny story about finish line — the sillier the mental image, the faster it sticks.

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Questions about 终点线

How do you pronounce 终点线?

When you say zhōng diǎn xiàn, lead with "zhōng" held flat and high (first tone), then "diǎn" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "xiàn" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).

Is 终点线 formal or casual?

终点线 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 终点线 used in Chinese?

终点线 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (finish line).

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