概述

gàishù

noun #38,225

Meanings

1 overview
2 summary
3 to outline / to summarize

Characters

general / approximate

to relate / state

Examples

请你做一个简短的概述。

Qǐng nǐ zuò yīgè jiǎnduǎn de gàishù.

Please give a brief overview.

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