Chinese word

收尾

Pronunciation

Pinyinshōu wěi

Meaning

  • verbwrap up

Example

我们尽快收尾这个项目吧。wǒ men jǐn kuài shōu wěi zhè ge xiàng mù ba

Let's wrap up this project as soon as possible.

Illustration for 收尾 (wrap up)

More examples

会议还没收尾，请不要离开。huì yì hái mò shōu wěi qǐng bú yào lí kāi

The meeting has not wrapped up yet, so please do not leave.

Core concept

The remaining end of a task is brought into order before everything is complete.

Common phrases

  • 把项目收尾bǎ xiàng mù shōu wěi

    wrap up the project

  • 把工作收尾bǎ gōng zuò shōu wěi

    wrap up the work

  • 把任务收尾bǎ rèn wù shōu wěi

    wrap up the task

Similar words

结束jié shù: Bringing a matter or activity to an end.
完成wán chéng: Completing all planned work and reaching the intended goal.
收拾shōu shí: Tidying scattered things and sorting out small practical tasks.
收工shōu gōng: Ending the day's work and breaking off until later.

Definition in Chinese

把剩下的部分整理完毕以结束整个事情。bǎ shèng xià de bù fèn zhéng lǐ wán bì yǐ jié shù zhěng gè shì qíng

Word origin

The compound 收 (shōu, "gather") + 尾 (wěi, "tail") pictures the remaining end being collected and put in order.

Usage tips

  • As a practical work verb, it fits situations in which the main activity is nearly done but a few details still need attention.

Other meanings

  • finishverb
  • come to an endverb

Opposites

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