kỳ cùng
Definition
- Adverbial phrase:
- To the very end / to the utmost limit: This phrase indicates pushing an action, situation, or conflict to its final, most extreme, or conclusive point, where no further continuation is possible. It emphasizes persistence until the ultimate conclusion is reached.
Usage Examples
- Adverbial phrase:
- Họ quyết tâm chiến đấu đến kỳ cùng. (They are determined to fight to the very end.)
- Cuộc tranh luận phải được tiếp tục cho tới kỳ cùng để tìm ra sự thật. (The debate must be continued to the utmost limit to find the truth.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in contexts of struggle, competition, or perseverance to denote an unwavering commitment to see a difficult process through its final stage.
Variants and Related Words
- Đến cùng (adverbial phrase): to the end, all the way.
- Anh ấy sẽ ủng hộ bạn đến cùng. (He will support you to the end.)
Synonyms
- To the bitter end: used especially in conflicts or difficult situations.
- To the last: until the final moment or point.
- To the utmost: to the greatest possible degree or limit.
Related Idioms
- Một mất một còn (idiom): a life-and-death struggle; often describes a context where fighting "đến kỳ cùng" is likely.
- Đây là trận chiến một mất một còn. (This is a fight to the death.)