概况 gàikuàng general situation
general situation; summary
How to remember 概况: 概 generally + 况 situation = general situation.
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How it is used
- A general overview/situation - 公司概况 (gōngsī gàikuàng) company overview, 基本概况 basic profile.
- Often a heading or an intro summary giving the broad picture before details.
- Contrast 概括 (gàikuò, to summarize, a verb): 概况 is a noun 'the general state of affairs.'