Chinese phrase
参考文献计入字数吗？ cān kǎo wén xiàn jì rù zì shù ma
Meaning
Do references count toward the word count?
When to use it
It asks whether references are included in the word count. It is a neutral, polite question for checking academic requirements, which may vary by school or supervisor.
Example dialogue
老师，我想问一下，参考文献计入字数吗？ lǎo shī wǒ xiǎng wèn yí xià cān kǎo wén xiàn jì rù zì shù ma
Professor, may I ask: do references count toward the word count?
一般不计入，但最好先看学校或导师的具体要求。 yì bān bú jì rù dàn zuì hǎo xiān kàn xué xiào huò dǎo shī de jù tǐ yāo qiú
They usually do not, but it is best to check the school's or supervisor's specific requirements first.