纵观

縱觀

zòngguān

verb HSK 7 #27,284

Meanings

1 to survey
2 to take a broad view of
3 looking at the big picture

Characters

vertical; lengthwise; even if

to observe; to watch; view

Examples

纵观历史，每个朝代都有兴衰。

Zòngguān lìshǐ, měi gè cháodài dōu yǒu xīngshuāi.

Looking at history as a whole, every dynasty had its rise and fall.

纵观全局，这个计划是可行的。

Zòngguān quánjú, zhège jìhuà shì kěxíng de.

Taking a broad view of the overall situation, this plan is feasible.

Tips

usage

纵观 is typically used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a sweeping overview or summary of something large in scope (history, a situation, etc.).

memory

纵 (vertical/lengthwise) + 观 (observe) = observing something from top to bottom, i.e. taking in the whole picture.

Stroke Order

纵 zòng

观 guān