verb / noun HSK 4
Traditional 總結
to summarize · to sum up · summary · conclusion
Meaning
总结 means to summarize or make a concluding statement about something. It can function as both a verb (to sum up) and a noun (a summary). It's commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts when wrapping up ideas, meetings, or experiences.
Usage
Native speakers use 总结 frequently in work meetings, academic writing, and when reflecting on experiences. It's neutral in register and appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. Common patterns include '总结一下' (let me summarize) and '做个总结' (make a summary). It often appears at the end of presentations, reports, or discussions.
Examples
- 01让我总结一下今天会议的要点。.Let me summarize the key points of today's meeting.
- 02她写了一份详细的年度工作总结。.She wrote a detailed annual work summary.
Characters
Measure words
- 个写一个总结
- 份一份工作总结
Common collocations
- 总结经验to sum up experience
- 工作总结work summary
- 总结一下to summarize briefly
- 做总结to make a summary
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 总 (general/total) with 结 (to tie up/conclude), literally meaning 'to tie together the totality' or 'to conclude comprehensively.'