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终稿
zhōng gǎo
final draft
请在明天之前提交这份报告的终稿。
Please submit the final draft of this report by tomorrow.
formal
The final version of a document or work after revisions.
编辑已经审阅了初稿，现在等待终稿的提交。
The editor has reviewed the first draft; now awaiting submission of the final draft.
这份合同的终稿需要双方签字确认。
The final draft of this contract needs to be signed and confirmed by both parties.
Used in academic, professional, and creative contexts to denote the last version of a document before publication or submission.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 定稿
'终稿' emphasizes completion (no further changes), while '定稿' suggests the draft is settled but may still allow minor adjustments. Use '终稿' for submissions to avoid confusion.
Gold Rule
When to use 终稿
Use '终稿' when the document is ready for final review, publication, or submission. Avoid using it for intermediate versions.
Word Origin
Composed of '终' (final, end) and '稿' (draft, manuscript). '终' derives from the character for 'end' or 'finish', while '稿' comes from '草稿' (cǎogǎo, draft), originally meaning 'stalk of grain' but extended to mean written drafts.
Usage Notes
1. '终稿' is typically used in formal or professional settings where precision is required. 2. It implies that all revisions have been completed, unlike '定稿' (finalized draft), which may still undergo minor changes. 3. In digital workflows, '终稿' may refer to the last saved version before archiving or publishing.
Word Breakdown
终
final, end
root稿
draft, manuscript
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