Chinese
zǒngsuàn
Meaning: at last; finally; on the whole
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

總算
總
算
总算
总
算

Example sentences

After a long time of effort, I finally finished this task.
看到兒子順利大學畢業,母親總算了卻了一樁心願。
看到儿子顺利大学毕业,母亲总算了却了一桩心愿。
Seeing her son graduate from university smoothly, the mother finally fulfilled a heart's desire.
老天保佑,他總算平安無事地回來了。
老天保佑,他总算平安无事地回来了。
Thank God, he finally returned safe and sound.

Usage Notes

Indicates that something hoped for has finally been achieved after a long wait or effort.

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