to arrive at some place; until; at last, in the end

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Put up the fingers of one hand and keep the index finger to the pinky together. Form a slight curve with the palm, and touch the other palm with the four fingers as the hand moves from the nearer side to the farther side of your body.

Example sentence

He (Lao Wang) has persuaded him (apprentice) to get married. His apprentice said being married is hard so he doesn't want to get married. He loves freedom and he doesn't want to be bound up in a marriage. He said he wants to live like a monk for his whole life. I asked if he needs me to recommend somebody but he refused.
He (Lao Wang) has been watching him. He praised him (the apprentice), saying that he is good. You have mentioned that he's good. You said that before.
No. I started to make leather shoes by attaching shoe soles when I was 16. I was an apprentice, so cleaning was part of my job. It was difficult for me. And…hmm?
I graduated from the elementary school when I was about 16 or 17. I began my apprenticeship at that time. In the beginning, I had to learn from the master and be responsible for cleaning. After 3 years, I finally started to learn how to make leather shoes. After another 3 years, I finally learned most of the things that I needed to know. At that time, I was about 22 years old.
I hadn't finished my apprenticeship until I was 22. I had been an apprentice for 6 years. After that, I started to have my own business. I didn't get paid as an apprentice, but the shop owner provided us lunch and dinner. What I did every day was to learn and practice, such as nailing shoe heels, sewing shoe uppers and fixing shoes. I spent 3 years on making shoe uppers and spent another 3 years on attaching shoe soles. In total, I spent 6 years over there and then I left.

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