noun HSK 5
Traditional 結論
conclusion · verdict · finding
Meaning
结论 refers to a conclusion, judgment, or final determination reached after investigation, analysis, or deliberation. It's commonly used in academic, scientific, and formal contexts to describe the final point or outcome of reasoning.
Usage
This is a formal word frequently used in academic papers, research reports, legal documents, and professional discussions. Native speakers use it when summarizing findings or stating final judgments. It's less common in casual daily conversation, where people might use simpler expressions like 最后 or 总之.
Examples
- 01经过长时间的研究，科学家们终于得出了结论。, .After a long period of research, the scientists finally reached a conclusion.
- 02现在下结论还为时过早。.It's still too early to draw a conclusion now.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个结论
Common collocations
- 得出结论to reach a conclusion
- 下结论to draw a conclusion
- 最终结论final conclusion
- 结论部分conclusion section
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 结 (to tie up, to finish) with 论 (discussion, discourse), literally meaning 'tied-up discussion' or 'finished discourse,' reflecting the idea of bringing an argument or investigation to a close.