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归根结蒂
歸根結蒂
guīgēnjiédì
1. ultimately
2. in the final analysis
3. after all
4. when all is said and done

Character Breakdown

归
guī
to return, to go back; to return to, to revert
HSK 5 5 丶
根
gēn
root, basis, foundation
HSK 3 10 丶
结
jié
knot, tie; to connect, to join
HSK 3 9 丶
蒂
dì
root cause; the stem of a fruit; the peduncle of a flower
HSK 6 12 丶

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