算

suàn

to calculate; to count

Dictionary entry

to calculate; to figure out; to include; to count in; to count; to be valid; to carry weight

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算

See it in sentences

我算算,一共五十元。

Wǒ suàn suàn, yígòng wǔ shí yuán.

English

Let me count; it is fifty yuan in total.

他算得很快。

Tā suàn de hěn kuài.

English

He calculates fast.

Goes with

  • 算钱count the money
  • 算一下do a quick calculation
  • 算清楚figure out clearly
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