统计 (tǒngjì)

统计 refers to statistics as a body of data, and also means to compile or tally data systematically.

Meanings

[noun] statistics, statistical data
[verb] to compile statistics, to count up, to tally

Example Sentences

根据最新统计，这个城市有一千万人口。 Gēnjù zuìxīn tǒngjì, zhège chéngshì yǒu yīqiān wàn rénkǒu. According to the latest statistics, this city has a population of ten million.

我们需要统计一下参加会议的人数。 Wǒmen xūyào tǒngjì yīxià cānjiā huìyì de rénshù. We need to tally up the number of people attending the meeting.

统计数据显示，越来越多的人选择网上购物。 Tǒngjì shùjù xiǎnshì, yuèlái yuè duō de rén xuǎnzé wǎng shàng gòuwù. Statistical data shows that more and more people are choosing to shop online.

这项统计工作需要细心和耐心。 Zhè xiàng tǒngjì gōngzuò xūyào xìxīn hé nàixīn. This statistical work requires care and patience.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
统计数据 (tǒngjì shùjù)	statistical data
根据统计 (gēnjù tǒngjì)	according to statistics
统计结果 (tǒngjì jiéguǒ)	statistical results
人口统计 (rénkǒu tǒngjì)	population statistics, demographics

Usage Notes

统计 functions as both a noun and a verb. As a noun it often combines with 数据 (shùjù, data) or 结果 (jiéguǒ, results). As a verb it means to systematically count or compile data. In academic or formal writing, 根据统计 ("according to statistics") is a standard phrase for citing quantitative evidence.

Memory Hook

统 means "to unite/consolidate" and 计 means "to count/plan" — 统计 is "consolidating counts" from many sources into one set of figures.