総合

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 総合 (そうごう), whole 総 and combining 合 join to denote integration or a comprehensive scope.
• Basic usage: 総合して expresses bringing several elements together for a judgment or whole, while 総合病院 uses the word in a compound for a general hospital with multiple departments.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Combining and compound use
  • Their grammatical roles differ.