Definitions
(adverb)
always; in every case
(adjective)
total; overall; general
(noun)
chief; head
(verb)
to gather; to assemble
About
The character "总" derives from its traditional form "總", which integrates the silk radical "糸" with the component "悤", initially conveying the concrete action of bundling or gathering silk threads together. This foundational sense of collecting material items gradually expanded to encompass abstract processes of summarization and unification, leading to meanings such as "total" or "overall". Subsequently, the character acquired adverbial functions, indicating constancy or generality in expressions like "always" or "in every case". The simplified form "总" evolved from historical cursive variants, preserving the core semantic trajectory from tangible aggregation to broad conceptual totality without altering the fundamental etymological progression.
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Example Sentences Hide
我总是早起。
他总是不说话。
我们总共十个人。
请总结你的观点。
总之，我觉得很好。
总经理召开了会议。
总体来看，计划成功。
他总算完成了任务。