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    Expressing 'composite' with 综合 (zōnghé)

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    Structure

    综合 + Noun

    Explanation

    综合 (zōnghé) means "composite," "comprehensive," or "to synthesize," describing something that combines multiple elements into a whole. It is frequently used in financial and academic contexts. For example, 综合指数 means "composite index."

    Examples

    • 这份报告综合了各部门的数据。

      Zhè fèn bàogào zōnghé le gè bùmén de shùjù.

      This report integrates data from all departments.

    • 今天上海综合指数上涨了两个点。

      Jīntiān Shànghǎi zōnghé zhǐshù shàngzhǎng le liǎng gè diǎn.

      The Shanghai Composite Index rose two points today.

    • 我们需要综合考虑各方面的因素。

      Wǒmen xūyào zōnghé kǎolǜ gè fāngmiàn de yīnsù.

      We need to consider all factors comprehensively.

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