总算 zǒngsuàn at long last
at long last; finally; on the whole
How to remember 总算: 总 always + 算 calculate = at long last.
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How it is used
- Finally / at long last - with relief after a wait: 总算到了 (zǒngsuàn dào le) we're finally here, 总算解决了 (finally resolved).
- Expresses relief that something long-awaited or difficult has come through.
- Compare 终于 (zhōngyú, finally, more neutral); 总算 adds a note of 'at least, thankfully.'