Usage of 共计
The word 共计 is a formal expression used to indicate the total sum or aggregate amount of something. It is often used in written or formal spoken contexts such as reports, bills, statistics, or event summaries.
Common contexts
- Summing numbers or quantities: e.g., total participants, total cost, total chapters.
- Formal documents or announcements where precise totals are emphasized.
Collocations and patterns
- 共计 + number + unit (e.g., 共计三千元): to state the total amount.
- 共计 + verb phrase (e.g., 共计包含): to indicate the total included.
Notes
共计 is more formal than simply saying 总共 or 一共. It is rarely used in casual conversation. Avoid confusing 共计 with 计算 (to calculate), as 共计 emphasizes the final total rather than the process of calculation.