Definition
总的说来 is a fixed four-character phrase meaning 'generally speaking' or 'all in all'. It is used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to introduce a summary or overall judgment, drawing together points just discussed. Think of it like the Chinese equivalent of 'in summary' or 'on the whole'.
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generally speakingall in alloverall
Examples
- 总的说来，。Zǒng de shuō lái, tā de fāng'àn shì kěxíng de.Generally speaking, his plan is feasible.
- 总的说来，。Zǒng de shuō lái, jīnnián de jīngjì zēngzhǎng chāochū le yùqī.Overall, this year's economic growth exceeded expectations.
- 总的说来，，。Zǒng de shuō lái, zhè bù diànyǐng suīrán yǒuxiē quēdiǎn, dàn háishì zhídé yí kàn.All in all, although this movie has some flaws, it's still worth watching.
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