算数

suànshù

to count; to keep one's word; to hold (remain valid)

Dictionary entry

to count numbers; to keep to one's word; to hold (i.e. to remain valid)

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See it in sentences

说话要算数。

Shuōhuà yào suànshù.

English

One must keep one's word.

你答应的事算数吗?

Nǐ dāying de shì suànshù ma?

English

Does what you promised still hold?

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