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Definition
Total amount or aggregate sum.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or financial contexts such as accounting, trade, or banking. While it perfectly describes a sum of money, it sounds stiff and unnatural in casual conversation when talking about everyday expenses. People usually prefer using 總數 or 加埋幾多錢 instead.
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What is the total amount for the shopping this time?
Even when added together, the total amount is not enough to pay.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings like asking a friend how much a dinner bill is, as it sounds like you are conducting a formal audit. Use 總數 for general totals.
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Grammar guides
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