sau cùng
[saw˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) in the end
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông Cẩm, sau cùng, gọi nhân viên trong sở họp một phiên bí mật.In the end, Mr Police Officer gathered the employees of the station for a secret meeting.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “sau cùng” mean?
(adverb) in the end
Is “sau cùng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.