总计

总计 zǒngjì

(grand) Total

zongji

What 总计 means

  1. (grand) Total

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总计 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

总
zǒng
Always (gather - sum up - chief - after all - general)
计
jì
Calculate (plan - strategy)

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Sounds the same as 总计

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What does 总计 mean in English?

总计 is pronounced zǒngjì and means (grand) Total.

How do you pronounce 总计?

总计 is zǒngjì in pinyin — written zongji without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 总计?

总计 is written with 2 characters: 总 (zǒng) Always (gather - sum up - chief - after all - general), 计 (jì) Calculate (plan - strategy). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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