adverb · always; invariably; in every case

他总是一个人坐在窗边发呆。

adverb · anyway; after all; eventually; surely

你总要面对这个问题。

adjective, verb, noun · general; overall; head (as in a head position)

他是这个项目的总负责人。

verb · to sum up; to put together; to total

把这些数目总一下。

verb · abbreviation for titles such as general manager or editor-in-chief, usually following a surname

李总在办公室等您。