总共

zǒng gòng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Uncommon

Definitions

1. altogether; in sum; in all; in total

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Word relationships

Related words

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合计

hé jì

to add up the total

used in accounting or formal summation

Synonyms

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一共

yī gòng

altogether

used for summing totals in informal and formal contexts

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often misplace 总共 before the verb instead of before the quantity phrase; correct: 总共三个人, not 三个人总共.

Formality

总共 is neutral in register and suitable for both spoken and written contexts, unlike the formal 合计 which is more common in financial documents.

Example Sentences

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总共三个人。

There are three people in total.

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Child Words of 总共

common

general; overall

总共