Chinese

zhídào
Meaning: until; up to
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

直
到

Example sentences

Until now, I still remember the scene of that day.
他直到年底才回家。
He didn't return home until the end of the year.
他習慣拖延工作,直到最後一刻才開始。
他习惯拖延工作,直到最后一刻才开始。
He is used to procrastinating on work, and only starts at the last moment.
護士整夜守在病房裡,直到病人退燒。
护士整夜守在病房里,直到病人退烧。
The nurse kept watch in the ward all night until the patient recovered from the fever.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that a situation or action continues up to a certain time.

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