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总算
zǒngsuàn
Description
"总算"用来说一件事经过很久或很难，最后终于发生了。
"总算" is used to say that after a long or difficult process, something finally happened.
说话的人常常有一点放心或高兴的感觉。
The speaker often feels somewhat relieved or happy.
Meanings
总算zǒngsuàn
finally; at last (after long wait or effort)
等了很久，公交车总算来了。
After waiting a long time, the bus finally arrived.
总算zǒngsuàn
on the whole; all things considered
这次考试很难，但我总算通过了。
This exam was hard, but I finally passed.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
总 (altogether) + 算 (count/reckon), literally "all reckoned up."
- Nuance
like 终于 but stresses relief that something finally worked out.
In videos
“总算我们最近新来的主人要升我做组长”
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