The Chinese word **数额** (shù'é) is a compound noun formed by combining two semantically related characters: **数** (shù), meaning "number" or "figure," and **额** (é), meaning "amount," "quota," or "fixed sum." This is a typical example of a **coordinative compound**, where both components contribute equally and synonymously to the overall meaning. The character **数** provides the concept of a numerical quantity, while **额** adds the nuance of a specific, often official or designated, amount. Together, they create a precise term that refers to a "specified numerical amount" or "sum of money," commonly used in financial, legal, and administrative contexts to denote quantities like transaction totals, limits, or statistical figures.