The word 总算 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing its core conceptual meaning to create a new, unified idea. The first character, 总 (zǒng), conveys a sense of gathering together, totality, or an overall condition, everything considered. The second character, 算 (suàn), originally means to calculate or reckon, but here extends to the idea of settling accounts or reaching a final conclusion. When fused, the compound visually and notionally portrays the moment where all elements or a long process are finally "reckoned together", leading to the resultant meaning of "finally" or "at last", capturing the relief or conclusion after accumulated effort or waiting.