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总共

zǒnggòng

Description

"总共"用来说所有东西加在一起的数目。

"总共" is used to refer to the total number when all things are added together.

我们常常在说钱、人数或者东西的时候用这个词。

We often use this word when talking about money, number of people, or things.

Meanings

总共zǒnggòng

in total; altogether

我们班总共有三十个人。

There are thirty people in our class.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    总 (all together) + 共 (common/shared), combining to mean the total sum.

  • Nuance

    nearly the same as 一共; both mean "in total" in everyday speech.

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