B1 verb, adjective Neutral

综合

/tsʊ́ŋ xɤ̌/

To synthesize or integrate various parts into a whole; comprehensive or multifaceted.

Examples

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1

我们需要综合分析所有的数据才能得出结论。

We need to comprehensively analyze all data to reach a conclusion.

2

这所大学是一所综合性大学。

This university is a comprehensive university.

3

经理要求做一个综合的市场调查。

The manager requested a comprehensive market survey.

Word Family

Noun
综合体
Verb
综合
Adverb
综合地
Adjective
综合性的
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Memory Tip

'综' (weave/together) + '合' (combine/close) = weaving things together to combine them.

Quick Quiz

评选优秀学生不仅看成绩,还要看学生的____素质。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 综合

Examples

1

我们需要综合分析所有的数据才能得出结论。

academic

We need to comprehensively analyze all data to reach a conclusion.

2

这所大学是一所综合性大学。

everyday

This university is a comprehensive university.

3

经理要求做一个综合的市场调查。

business

The manager requested a comprehensive market survey.

4

政府采取了综合措施来解决污染问题。

formal

The government took comprehensive measures to solve the pollution problem.

5

你能综合一下大家刚才说的吗?

informal

Can you summarize/synthesize what everyone just said?

Word Family

Noun
综合体
Verb
综合
Adverb
综合地
Adjective
综合性的

Common Collocations

综合素质 comprehensive quality/skills
综合分析 comprehensive analysis
综合评价 comprehensive evaluation
综合利用 comprehensive utilization
综合性 comprehensiveness

Common Phrases

综上所述

to sum up / in conclusion

综合来看

looking at it comprehensively

综合国力

comprehensive national strength

Often Confused With

综合 vs 汇总

汇总 is more about simply collecting data, while 综合 implies processing and integrating it.

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Usage Notes

Very common in academic writing to introduce a summary or a multi-factor analysis.

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Common Mistakes

Forgetting that '综合' can be both a verb and an adjective.

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Memory Tip

'综' (weave/together) + '合' (combine/close) = weaving things together to combine them.

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Word Origin

Originally referred to weaving different colored threads together.

Grammar Patterns

综合 + 考虑/分析 综合 + 性 + 名词
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Cultural Context

The 'Comprehensive Quality Education' (素质教育) is a major reform topic in the Chinese education system.

Quick Quiz

评选优秀学生不仅看成绩,还要看学生的____素质。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 综合

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