Definition
概况 (gài kuàng) is a formal noun meaning a broad overview or general situation, often used for factual descriptions of a region, economy, or topic. Unlike 简介 (jiǎn jiè), a short introduction to a subject, or 摘要 (zhāi yào), a condensed abstract of a text, 概况 gives a fuller but general picture of an actual situation.
noun
general situationoverviewsummary
Examples
- 概况。Qǐng jiǎndān shuōmíng yíxià zhège dìqū de jīngjì gài kuàng.Please briefly explain the economic overview of this region.
- 概况？Nǐ néng bāng wǒ xiě yí fèn zhè cì huìyì de gài kuàng ma?Can you write a summary of this meeting for me?
- 概况。Zhè piān wénzhāng jièshào le Zhōngguó jiàoyù de gài kuàng.This article introduces an overview of education in China.
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