Meaning
会计 refers to both the profession of accounting and the person who does accounting work. It encompasses the practice of recording, classifying, and reporting financial transactions for businesses and organizations. In modern Chinese, it's commonly used to refer to someone whose job is to manage financial records and prepare financial statements.
Usage
会计 is used in both formal business contexts and everyday conversation. When referring to the person, it can be used alone or with measure words like 位 or 个. In professional settings, you might see titles like 总会计师 (chief accountant) or 会计师 (certified accountant). The word is neutral in register and widely understood across all Chinese-speaking regions.
Examples
- 01她在一家外企当会计。.She works as an accountant at a foreign company.
- 02这份会计报表需要明天之前完成。.This accounting report needs to be completed by tomorrow.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位会计
- 个一个会计
Common collocations
- 会计部门accounting department
- 会计工作accounting work
- 做会计to work as an accountant
- 会计报表accounting statement; financial report
Origin
The compound literally means 'to gather calculations' or 'comprehensive calculation,' reflecting the core function of accounting work which involves systematically collecting and computing financial data.