合计

合計

héjì

verb HSK 7-9 #25,726

Meanings

1 to add up
2 to total
3 to deliberate
4 to figure out

Characters

together; to combine

to calculate; to plan

Literally "calculate together" — can mean sum up or confer

Examples

这些费用合计多少钱？

Zhèxiē fèiyòng héjì duōshǎo qián?

How much do these expenses total?

我们合计一下怎么办。

Wǒmen héji yīxià zěnmebàn.

Let's figure out what to do.

Tips

usage

When meaning "to total," stress is on 计 (héjì). When meaning "to discuss/plan informally," it is often read héji (neutral tone on 计) and is colloquial.

Stroke Order

合 hé

计 jì