jan4 ci3人次
Jyutpingjan4 ci3
Yaleyàhn chi
Definition
Person-times; the cumulative total number of visits, trips, or participations.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal reports, news, or statistical analysis to track attendance or traffic flow. It functions as a unit of measurement rather than a noun referring to individuals themselves. It specifically highlights the cumulative count of visits, making it distinct from simply counting unique individuals.
Examples
This exhibition attracted a total of 50,000 visitors.
Will the number of visitors this year be higher than last year?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a specific person or a group of unique individuals, as it strictly measures the frequency of attendance or usage. It is not a count of people, but a count of occurrences.
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