总 zǒng
Always (gather - sum up - chief - after all - general)
What 总 means
- Always (gather - sum up - chief - after all - general)
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What does 总 mean in English?
总 is pronounced zǒng and means Always (gather - sum up - chief - after all - general).
How do you pronounce 总?
总 is zǒng in pinyin — written zong without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
What words contain 总?
Common ones include 总是 (zǒngshì) always, 总结 (zǒngjié) summarize, 总裁 (zǒngcái) director-general, 总共 (zǒnggòng) altogether, 总理 (zǒnglǐ) premier. Each has its own entry on this site.
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