Chinese word

综上所述

Pronunciation

Pinyinzōng shàng suǒ shù

Meaning

  • idiomin summary

Example

我们讨论了很多问题，综上所述，我们应该接受这个建议。wǒ men tǎo lùn le hěn duō wèn tí zōng shàng suǒ shù wǒ men yīng gāi jiē shòu zhè ge jiàn yì

We have discussed many issues; in summary, we should accept this proposal.

Illustration for 综上所述 (in summary)

More examples

审阅所有报告后，综上所述，问题主要在于执行不力。shěn yuè suó yǒu bào gào hòu zōng shàng suǒ shù wèn tí zhǔ yào zài yú zhí xíng bú lì

After reviewing all the reports, in summary, the main problem is poor execution.

Core concept

Pulls the earlier points together and presents them as one concluding view.

Common phrases

  • 综上所述，结论如下zōng shàng suǒ shù jié lùn rú xià

    in summary, the conclusion is as follows

  • 综上所述，可以推断zōng shàng suǒ shù ké yǐ tuī duàn

    in summary, it can be inferred

Similar words

总之zǒng zhī: Sums up several matters briefly before stating the main point or conclusion.
总的来说zǒng de lái shuō: Considers the situation as a whole before giving a general conclusion or opinion.
由此可见yóu cí kě jiàn: Shows the conclusion that can be drawn from the facts or reasons given.
综上而论zōng shàng ér lùn: Combines the points discussed above and states the resulting conclusion in formal writing.

Definition in Chinese

用于引出基于前文的结论或概括性意见。yòng yú yǐn chū jī yú qián wén de jié lùn huò gài kuò xìng yì jiàn

Word origin

The idiom 综上所述 (zōngshàngsuǒshù, "to sum up what has been stated above") literally gathers together the matters mentioned earlier and then states the result.

Usage tips

  • This expression sounds formal in conversation and fits presentations, explanations, reports, and written conclusions better than casual chat.

Other meanings

  • in shortidiom

Opposites

  • 分而论之fēn ér lùn zhīdiscuss separatelyidiom

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