Writing
总之 (zǒngzhī) — how to say "in short" in Chinese
总之
In short, in a word
conjunction joining clauses
How to use it
Joins the parts of a complex sentence, often paired with another conjunction.
总之，我们必须努力。
zǒng zhī wǒ men bì xū nǔ lì
In short, we must work hard.
Character composition
总
in general
之
particle, this
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
丿
Slash
#4 · piě · 1 stroke
Examples
这次旅行虽然有点累，但我们看到了美丽的风景，也学到了很多。总之，这是一次难忘的经历。
Although this trip was a bit tiring, we saw beautiful scenery and learned a lot. In short, it was an unforgettable experience.
总之，很好。
In short, very good.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "in short" in Chinese?
"in short" in Chinese is 总之 (zǒngzhī).
总之 meaning in English
总之 (zǒngzhī) means "In short, in a word".
How is 总之 pronounced?
It is pronounced zǒngzhī (written as zongzhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "in short" in Chinese characters?
It is written 总之: 总 has 9 strokes, 之 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 总之?
总之 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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