adverb HSK 5
Traditional 總體上
overall · on the whole · in general
Meaning
总体上 means 'overall' or 'in general,' used to summarize or give a general assessment of a situation. It combines 总体 (overall, total) with 上 (on, in terms of) to indicate looking at something from a broad, comprehensive perspective rather than focusing on details.
Usage
Commonly used in formal speech, reports, and written language to introduce general conclusions or assessments. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause. Similar to 总的来说 but slightly more formal and often used in academic or business contexts.
Examples
- 01总体上，这次会议取得了很好的效果。, .Overall, this meeting achieved very good results.
- 02总体上看，经济形势正在好转。, .Looking at it overall, the economic situation is improving.
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Common collocations
- 总体上看looking at it overall
- 总体上说speaking overall
- 总体上讲generally speaking
Antonyms
Origin
总体 literally means 'total body' or 'overall entity,' while 上 adds the sense of 'in terms of' or 'on the level of,' creating a phrase meaning 'on the overall level.'