zung3 gun1綜觀综观

Jyutpingzung3 gun1

Yalejung gūn

動詞

Definition

To make a comprehensive survey; to observe or view in a comprehensive way.

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal or analytical contexts, this term carries a sense of looking at the big picture rather than focusing on isolated details. It often appears in professional reports, academic discussions, or when someone is evaluating a complex situation. Unlike casual verbs for looking or watching, this implies a structured and holistic approach to observation.

Examples

zung3綜gun1觀cyun4全guk6局，ngo5我dei6哋jing1應goi1該sin1先cyu5處lei5理hou2好ni1呢go3個man6問tai4題。

Looking at the big picture, we should handle this problem first.

nei5你zung3綜gun1觀gwo3過seng4成gin2件si6事mei6未aa4呀？

Have you taken a comprehensive look at the whole situation yet?

Common phrases

zung3綜gun1觀cyun4全guk6局

to view the overall situation

zung3綜gun1觀gok3各fong1方min6面

to consider all aspects

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this in casual conversation where a simpler phrase like 睇清楚 or 睇晒 would be more natural. It is not suitable for describing the act of physically looking at an object or a person.