nói chung 
in general like: in general → →
technology in general and computers in particular ☊ 
kỹ thuật nói chung và máy điện toán nói riêng ☊ to give a rough overview of, talk in general about ☊ nói sơ qua về ☊ current, common, in general use ☊ thông dụng ☊ The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel. ☊ appearance ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. ☊ paper ☊
vegetable matter (= plants in general) ☊ vegetable ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊