概述

gàishù

noun #38,225

Meanings

1 overview
2 summary
3 to outline / to summarize

Characters

general / approximate

to relate / state

Examples

HSK 7-9

请你做一个简短的概述。

Qǐng nǐ zuò yígè jiǎnduǎn de gàishù.

Please give a brief overview.

HSK 7-9

本章概述了中国历史的发展脉络。

Běn zhāng gàishù le Zhōngguó lìshǐ de fāzhǎn màiluò.

This chapter outlines the development of Chinese history.

Tips

usage

Functions as both noun ('an overview') and verb ('to overview/summarize'). Compare with 总结 (to summarize/conclude) and 简介 (brief introduction).

Stroke Order

概 gài

述 shù