How to Say "In Conclusion" in Chinese

总之

zǒngzhī

The English phrase 'in conclusion' is translated into Chinese as 总之 (zǒngzhī).

总之 is used to summarize a series of points or to wrap up a discussion. It can be translated as 'in short', 'in a word' or 'to sum up'.

Meaning: as a conclusion (prep_phrase)

Which one should you use?

综上所述 is a more formal, written-style alternative to 总之 used in academic or professional reports to mean 'in conclusion'.

For academic or professional reports, the more formal 综上所述 is preferred.

zǒngzhī

The character 综 in 综上所述 originally referred to a 'spinning wheel' or 'to combine threads'. This imagery suggests that a conclusion is the act of weaving different threads of an argument together into a single fabric.
In modern internet slang, users sometimes replace formal concluding phrases with 总之, but follow it with a completely unrelated or abrupt pivot to be humorous.
Unlike English, where 'in conclusion' usually appears at the very end, 总之 can be used mid-paragraph to pivot the listener's attention toward a final point before the conversation actually ends.

总之，下一步是要决定我们下一步应该做什么。
In conclusion, the next step is to decide what we should do for the next step.
This sentence is useful for showing how to use 总之 to introduce a concluding step in a process.
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总结一下，我们得出了一个重要的结论。
In conclusion, we have reached an important conclusion.
最后，我们希望能够实现真正的全球合作。
Lastly, we hope to achieve genuine global cooperation.
嗯，总的来说，这次旅行很成功。
Well, generally speaking, this trip was a success.
总之，这次旅行非常愉快。
Zǒngzhī, zhè cì lǚxíng fēicháng yúkuài.
In conclusion, this trip was very pleasant.
总之，我们必须尽快解决这个问题。
Zǒngzhī, wǒmen bìxū jǐnkuài jiějué zhège wèntí.
In conclusion, we must resolve this issue as soon as possible.

Wei and Jiayi are discussing a movie they just watched.

伟 Wei

这部电影你觉得怎么样？
zhè bù diànyǐng nǐ juéde zěnmeyàng?
What did you think of this movie?
佳怡 Jiayi

剧情不错，但结局太快了。
jùqíng búcuò, dàn jiéjú tài kuài le.
The plot was good, but the ending was too fast.
伟 Wei

总之，你还喜欢它吗？
zǒngzhī, nǐ hái xǐhuan tā ma?
In conclusion, do you still like it?
佳怡 Jiayi

是的，我觉得还不错。
shì de, wǒ juéde hái búcuò.
Yes, I think it's still quite good.

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