chung quy
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kwi˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(adverb) in the end, all things considered
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mọi tranh đấu của ta chung quy cũng chỉ để có thật nhiều tiện nghi vật chất và tiện nghi tinh thần (danh dự),[…]In the end, all our struggles are aimed only at having a real lot of material conveniences and psychological comfort (social standing), […]
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
all things considered
Taking everything into account
English
Near equivalent
đại khái
(adverb) overall, all things considered
Tiếng Việt · via all things considered
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Common questions
What does “chung quy” mean?
(adverb) in the end, all things considered
Is “chung quy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“all things considered” (English) — near equivalent.