verb / noun HSK 5
Traditional 計數
to count · to enumerate · counting · count
Meaning
计数 means to count or keep track of numbers, or the act of counting itself. It's commonly used in technical, mathematical, or systematic contexts where precise enumeration is needed. The word can function as both a verb (to perform counting) and a noun (the count or tally).
Usage
计数 is more formal and technical than everyday words like 数 (shǔ). It appears frequently in computing, statistics, manufacturing, and scientific contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing counting mechanisms, tallies, or enumeration systems rather than casual counting.
Examples
- 01这个计数器可以自动记录通过的人数。.This counter can automatically record the number of people passing through.
- 02请对仓库里的货物进行准确计数。.Please conduct an accurate count of the goods in the warehouse.
Characters
Measure words
- 次进行一次计数
Common collocations
- 计数器counter (device)
- 计数单位counting unit
- 计数方法counting method
- 自动计数automatic counting
Origin
Both characters relate to numerical concepts: 计 originally meant to calculate or reckon, while 数 means number. Together they form a compound emphasizing the systematic process of counting.