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March 24, 2026
统计(統計)tǒngjì(tong3ji4)
The term '统计' (tǒngjì) refers to the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative data. It is commonly used in academic, business, and research contexts when discussing data-related topics, such as surveys, experiments, and performance metrics.
Frequency#5983DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
'统计' plays a significant role in Chinese society, particularly in government and business sectors where decision-making often relies on statistical data. The importance of data in policy-making reflects a broader cultural emphasis on evidence-based approaches.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant '统计' (tǒngjì) report filled with numbers. Visualize a tall, slender figure (the first character, 统, meaning 'to unify') standing over a pile of numbers (the second character, 计, meaning 'to calculate') to show how all the data comes together in one unified analysis.
Meanings of 统计
tǒngjì(tong3ji4)
1statistics
2to count
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About 统计
统计Simplified
統計Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5983Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
统计 (tǒngjì) vs 数据分析 (shùjù fēnxī) — use 统计 when referring to the overall process of statistical collection and interpretation, while 数据分析 focuses specifically on the analysis phase of data.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant '统计' (tǒngjì) report filled with numbers. Visualize a tall, slender figure (the first character, 统, meaning 'to unify') standing over a pile of numbers (the second character, 计, meaning 'to calculate') to show how all the data comes together in one unified analysis.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing '统计' with similar terms like '计算' (calculation), which is more about arithmetic operations than data analysis. Use '统计' in formal contexts, particularly in academic and professional discussions about data.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, '统计' connects to topics like research methodology and data analysis, which are frequently covered in advanced studies. Students should focus on using it in statistical contexts and familiarize themselves with related vocabulary like '数据' (data) and '分析' (analysis).
Cultural Note
'统计' plays a significant role in Chinese society, particularly in government and business sectors where decision-making often relies on statistical data. The importance of data in policy-making reflects a broader cultural emphasis on evidence-based approaches.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '统计' with '统计学' (statistics as a field of study), using them interchangeably. Remember, '统计' refers to the act of counting or compiling data, while '统计学' is the study of statistics.
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Grammar Patterns of 统计
统计 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The organization publishes a regular digest of environmental statistics.
Cultural Notes for 统计
🏮Cultural insight
'统计' plays a significant role in Chinese society, particularly in government and business sectors where decision-making often relies on statistical data. The importance of data in policy-making reflects a broader cultural emphasis on evidence-based approaches.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, statistics are often used for individual decision-making and personal finance, whereas in China, statistics frequently serve as a tool for government policy and collective societal management.
Frequently Asked Questions about 统计
'统计' can be used as follows: '我们需要统计这些数据' (We need to count these data).
'统计' primarily functions as a verb, but it can also act as a noun when referring to statistics.
'数据' (data) and '分析' (analysis) are commonly associated with '统计' in discussions about statistics.
