B1 noun Neutral

概况

/kaɪ̯˥˩ kʰu̯aŋ˥˩/

A general overview or brief account of a situation, place, or subject.

Examples

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1

请先向董事会汇报一下项目概况。

Please report the project overview to the board first.

2

本章将提供该学科的历史概况。

This chapter will provide a historical overview of the discipline.

3

导游向游客介绍了景点的基本概况。

The guide introduced the basic overview of the scenic spot to the tourists.

Word Family

Noun
概况
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Memory Tip

Think of '概' (general) and '况' (condition). The general condition.

Quick Quiz

在深入研究之前,我们需要了解行业的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

请先向董事会汇报一下项目概况。

business

Please report the project overview to the board first.

2

本章将提供该学科的历史概况。

academic

This chapter will provide a historical overview of the discipline.

3

导游向游客介绍了景点的基本概况。

formal

The guide introduced the basic overview of the scenic spot to the tourists.

4

你能跟我说说那边的大致概况吗?

everyday

Can you tell me the general situation over there?

5

大概概况就这样,具体的以后再说。

informal

That's the rough overview, we'll talk details later.

Word Family

Noun
概况

Common Collocations

基本概况 basic overview
经济概况 economic situation
公司概况 company profile
历史概况 historical overview
简要概况 brief overview

Common Phrases

大致概况

general overview

了解概况

understand the general situation

汇报概况

report the overview

Often Confused With

概况 vs 概括

概括 is a verb (to summarize), while 概况 is a noun (an overview).

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Usage Notes

Often found in the introduction of reports or academic papers.

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Common Mistakes

Mixing up the noun '概况' with the verb '概括'.

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Memory Tip

Think of '概' (general) and '况' (condition). The general condition.

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Word Origin

From '概' (general/approximate) and '况' (condition/situation).

Grammar Patterns

...的 + 概况

Quick Quiz

在深入研究之前,我们需要了解行业的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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