总算

• 拼音: zǒng suàn
• 汉字拆解: 总 = 心 (heart) + 囱 (window) — overall; 算 = 竹 (bamboo) + 目 (eye) + 廾 (hands) — to calculate

含义

Finally; at last; at long last. Expressing relief that something has happened after a long wait or much effort.

Conveys a sense of relief or satisfaction after anticipation or difficulty. Often used when something positive finally happens or a problem is finally resolved.

例句

1. 等了三个小时，飞机总算起飞了。
2. 经过反复修改，这篇论文总算通过了审核。
3. 下了一周的雨，今天总算放晴了。

用法指南

语境: everyday, relief expressions

语气: relieved

正确说法

• 堵了两个小时的车，总算到了。(After being stuck in traffic for two hours, we finally arrived.)
• 忙了一整天，总算可以休息了。(After being busy all day, I can finally rest.)

错误说法

• 用总算描述负面结果 (Don't use 总算 for negative outcomes — it implies relief or satisfaction; use 终于 instead which is more neutral)

起源与历史

总 (overall, after all) + 算 (to count, to reckon). Together they express 'when all is said and done' or 'finally.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal