jì shǔ
count
The Chinese word '计数' is used to express the act of counting or enumeration, similar to how the English word 'count' is used. It is usually used in contexts such as mathematics, inventory monitoring or enumeration of any type.
Qǐng jìshù suǒyǒu de cānyùzhě.
Please count all the participants.
Common phrase used in planning and coordinating team activities or events.
Wǒ xūyào jìshù zhèxiē píngguǒ.
I need to count these apples.
This sentence is commonly used in daily conversation when you need to count something.
Tā zhèngzài jìshù tā de chǔxù.
He is counting his savings.
This is a general usage in financial context to express someone is going through or counting their savings.
Jìshù nǐ de hūxī, fàngsōng xiàlái.
Count your breaths and relax.
This sentence is often used in mindfulness exercises or yoga practice to encourage relaxation.
Wǒmen yīnggāi kāishǐ jìshù piàoshù.
We should start counting the votes.
This sentence is used in a political setting such as during an election.
Tā xǐhuān jìshù xīngxīng.
She likes to count the stars.
Expression used to convey someone's interest or habit, in this context, counting stars for enjoyment or relaxation.
Tāmen yīqǐ jìshù niǎo er.
They count the birds together.
This phrase is often used when people are engaged in an activity or shared hobby, for instance bird watching in this context.
Wǒ zǒng shì xūyào jìshù yáng cáinéng shuìjiào.
I always have to count sheep to fall asleep.
A common expression for a method people use to try to fall asleep.
Tāmen zhèngzài jìshù jìngsài de defēn.
They are counting the scores of the competition.
In games or competitions, scores are counted to determine the winner. This phrase is often used in such situations.
Ràng wǒmen jìshù shàngmiàn de dàngāo piàn.
Let's count the slices of cake on the table.
Used when wanting to divide something equally among a group of people, in this case slices of cake.