zung2 kut3總括总括

Jyutpingzung2 kut3

Yalejúng kut

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To sum up; to summarize and consolidate everything.

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How it's used

Often used in formal or academic settings to introduce a summary or conclusion. While it functions as a verb, it frequently appears in the phrase 總括嚟講 to transition into a concluding statement. It implies a comprehensive overview rather than just a brief mention.

Examples

nei5你zung2總kut3括jat1一haa5下seng4成gin2件si6事bei2畀ngo5我teng1聽。

Summarize the whole thing for me.

keoi5佢zung2總kut3括zo2咗gei2幾go3個cung5重dim2點ceot1出lai4嚟。

He summarized a few key points.

Common phrases

zung2總kut3括lai4嚟gong2講

in summary

zung2總kut3括ji4而jin4言

to sum up

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual, everyday conversation as it sounds overly formal or bookish. For informal situations, native speakers prefer using 簡單嚟講 or 講返重點.