(zōng) - To synthesize, to combine, to integrate & used in words like comprehensive or composite.

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zōng | 11 strokes | radical:

· zōng

To synthesize, to combine, to integrate;

used in words like comprehensive or composite.

To synthesize, to combine, to integrateused in words like comprehensive or composite.

Usage highlights

ComprehensiveSynthesizeComposite materialComprehensive abilityComprehensive national powerComprehensive evaluation

Synonyms

  • to combine
  • total, overall

Antonyms

  • to separate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A comprehensive university (综合性大学).
  • We need to synthesize the information (综合信息).
  • This is a composite material (复合材料).

Collocations

  • Comprehensive(综合)
  • Synthesize(综合)
  • Composite material(复合材料)
  • Comprehensive ability(综合能力)
  • Comprehensive national power(综合国力)
  • Comprehensive evaluation(综合评价)

Idioms

  • To synthesize and analyze(综析)
  • Comprehensive management(综合治理)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 综 is associated with weaving and integration, reflecting a holistic approach.
  • It is often used in modern contexts to denote comprehensive systems or integrated solutions.

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