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    Using 总体 (zǒngtǐ) to express "overall"

    Degree & Intensity
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    总体 + 而言

    Explanation

    总体 (zǒngtǐ) means "overall" or "in general" and is used to describe a situation from a broad, comprehensive perspective rather than focusing on details. It frequently appears in the set phrase 总体而言 (generally speaking / overall).

    Examples

    • 总体而言，这次活动办得还不错。

      zǒngtǐ éryán, zhè cì huódòng bàn de hái búcuò.

      Overall, this event was organized pretty well.

    • 今年的总体销售情况比去年好。

      jīnnián de zǒngtǐ xiāoshòu qíngkuàng bǐ qùnián hǎo.

      This year's overall sales performance is better than last year's.

    • 总体来看，大家对新方案还是很满意的。

      zǒngtǐ lái kàn, dàjiā duì xīn fāng'àn háishì hěn mǎnyì de.

      Overall, everyone is quite satisfied with the new plan.

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