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Sum in Chinese

sum · HSK 5

总数 zǒng shù

  1. 总 zǒng always
  2. 数 shù number

全校学生总数超过两千人。 The total number of students in the school exceeds two thousand.

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How do you say sum in Chinese?

Sum in Chinese is 总数 (zǒng shù). You can also say 金额 (jīn é).

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