yuè dǐ
the end of a month
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月末 (yuè mò)
end of the month
月底 (yuè dǐ)
end of the month
月初 (yuè chū)
beginning of the month
月中 (yuè zhōng)
middle of the month
The Chinese word 月底 (yuè dǐ) is composed of two characters: 月 (yuè), meaning "month", and 底 (dǐ), meaning "bottom" or "end". Together, they literally mean "the end of the month".The word 月底 is often used in a financial context to refer to the last day of the month, when bills are due and salaries are paid. It can also be used more generally to refer to the end of any period of time, such as the end of a school term or a fiscal year.The character 底 (dǐ) has a number of other meanings in Chinese, including "base", "foundation", and "root". In the context of 月底, it is used in the sense of "end" or "conclusion".The word 月底 is a common expression in Chinese, and it is important for HSK learners to be familiar with its meaning and usage.
