Meaning
小结 means a brief or preliminary summary of something, often used at the end of a section, chapter, or meeting to recap key points. As a verb, it means to make such a summary. It's commonly used in academic, professional, and formal contexts to wrap up a discussion or topic concisely.
Usage
This word is primarily used in formal or semi-formal settings like textbooks, reports, presentations, and meetings. Native speakers use it when they want to clearly signal they're providing a condensed recap rather than a full conclusion. It's less common in everyday casual conversation, where people might just say 总结一下 instead.
Examples
- 01我们先对这一章做个小结，然后开始下一章。, .Let's first make a brief summary of this chapter, then start the next one.
- 02老师在课程结束前会给出一个小结。.The teacher will give a brief summary before the end of class.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个小结
- 份一份小结
Common collocations
- 做个小结to make a brief summary
- 课堂小结classroom summary
- 阶段性小结interim summary
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 小 (small) with 结 (to conclude, tie up), literally meaning a 'small conclusion' or 'brief summing-up,' as opposed to a full 总结 (comprehensive summary).