总结

zǒng jié

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to sum up
2. to conclude
3. summary
4. résumé

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 归纳 guī nà 归纳 guī nà to sum up Both mean to sum up or conclude by bringing together key points, but 归纳 emphasizes induction and organization of details.: to sum up
• 概括 gài kuò 概括 gài kuò to summarize; to generalize Both mean to summarize, but 概括 focuses on outlining main ideas concisely.: to summarize; to generalize

Usage notes

Common mistakes

总结 is followed by a summary of the content, not a report or analysis; do not use it to mean 'conclude an event' (use 结束).

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

Summing Up with 总而言之

Use 总而言之 for formal summaries and essay conclusions.

Reading: zǒng jié Open guide

Example Sentences

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请你 总结 一下这篇文章的主要内容。

Please summarize the main content of this article.

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Child Words of 总结

• 结 结 jiē: (of a plant) to produce (fruit or seeds)
• 结 结 jié: knot
• 总 总 zǒng: general; overall