总
算

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The word 总算 is formed by combining the character 总, meaning "always" or "overall", with 算, meaning "calculate" or "reckon". Their conjunction creates a compound where the enduring sense of 总 modifies the action of calculation from 算, resulting in the meaning "finally" or "at last", indicating a conclusion after prolonged effort or consideration.

Example Sentences Hide

我总算到了家。

Wǒ zǒngsuàn dàole jiā.

I finally arrived home.

他总算完成了作业。

Tā zǒngsuàn wánchéng le zuòyè.

He finally finished his homework.

我们总算赶上了火车。

Wǒmen zǒngsuàn gǎnshàngle huǒchē.

We finally caught the train.

经过努力，他总算成功了。

Jīngguò nǔlì, tā zǒngsuàn chénggōng le.

After hard work, he finally succeeded.

在大家的帮助下，这个问题总算解决了。

Zài dàjiā de bāngzhù xià, zhège wèntí zǒngsuàn jiějué le.

With everyone's help, this problem was finally solved.

Word Definition - 总算

zǒng suàn at long last; finally; on the whole

Individual Character Details

总 zǒng
算 suàn