总和 zǒnghé sum
How to remember 总和: 总 always + 和 and = sum.
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How it is used
- The total sum when things are added together - 各项之和的总和 (…) or 收入的总和 (shōurù de zǒnghé) the sum total of income.
- A noun, not a verb: it names the result, whereas 一共 (yígòng) / 总共 (zǒnggòng) are adverbs ("altogether").
- Common in math, statistics, and abstract sums like 智慧的总和 (zhìhuì de zǒnghé) the sum of wisdom.
Example sentences
- 她总和她父母吵架。 Tā zǒnghé tā fùmǔ chǎojià.She was always quarreling with her parents.