Meanings of 共计
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AI Study Notes for 共计
合计 (héjì) — use 共计 when emphasizing the finality of the total, while 合计 is more neutral and can be used for intermediate sums.
Learners often confuse 共计 with other similar verbs like 计算 (jìsuàn, to calculate). While 计算 focuses on the process of calculation, 共计 emphasizes the result or total. It's typically used in formal contexts such as reports or presentations.
As an HSK 6 word, 共计 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to finance and mathematics. Focus on using it in sentences that require summarization or aggregation of data, which is common in business language.
Learners often mistakenly use 共计 in informal contexts, where 总计 would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '我今天共计花了100元' (I spent a total of 100 yuan today) sounds overly formal; '我今天总计花了100元' is more natural.
Pronunciation of 共计
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How to say to sum up to in Chinese
“to sum up to” in Chinese is共计
共计 (gòngjì) means to sum up or total something. It is commonly used in financial contexts and when summarizing numerical data. This term conveys a sense of finality, indicating the culmination of calculations or assessments.
When to use 共计
Learners often confuse 共计 with other similar verbs like 计算 (jìsuàn, to calculate). While 计算 focuses on the process of calculation, 共计 emphasizes the result or total. It's typically used in formal contexts such as reports or presentations.
共计 or something close to it
合计 (héjì) — use 共计 when emphasizing the finality of the total, while 合计 is more neutral and can be used for intermediate sums.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 共计 in informal contexts, where 总计 would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '我今天共计花了100元' (I spent a total of 100 yuan today) sounds overly formal; '我今天总计花了100元' is more natural.
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Grammar Patterns of 共计
共计 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
我们一家的开销每月____四百元.
The monthly expenditure of our family is four hundred dollars altogether.
Example Sentences for 共计 (2)
Frequently Asked Questions about 共计
While it's primarily used in formal or business contexts, you might use it in casual settings when discussing totals, like shopping expenses.
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