ping4 gwan1 sou3平均數平均数

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Definition

The average value or arithmetic mean of a set of numbers in statistics.

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How it's used

Mathematical contexts often use this term to describe the central tendency of a data set. While it is the standard term in statistics, casual speakers might occasionally use 平均 instead when they are just talking about a general middle point or a rough estimate. It is almost exclusively used in academic or formal reporting environments rather than casual conversation.

Measure word

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Examples

le1呢baan1班hok6學saang1生ge3嘅ping4平gwan1均sou2數hai6係gei2幾do1多aa4呀？

What is the average for this group of students?

keoi5佢dei2哋ge3嘅sing4成zik1績gou1高gwo3過cyun4全kap1級ping4平gwan1均sou2數hou2好do1多。

Their grades are much higher than the grade average.

Common phrases

gai3計syun3算ping4平gwan1均sou2數

calculate the average

gou1高jyu1於ping4平gwan1均sou2數

above average

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 一般, which means common or ordinary. Learners often mistakenly use 平均數 when they mean to say that something is just average or mediocre.