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减法
jiǎnfǎ
Description
减法是数学里的一种方法，就是从一个数里拿走另一个数。
Subtraction is a method in mathematics where you take one number away from another.
小学生很早就开始学加法和减法。
Elementary school students start learning addition and subtraction very early.
Meanings
减法jiǎnfǎ
subtraction (the arithmetic operation)
老师教我们做减法。
The teacher teaches us how to subtract.
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Notes
- Etymology
减 (subtract) + 法 (method/operation), literally 'subtraction method'.
- Nuance
pairs naturally with 加法 (addition); use 做减法 for 'do subtraction'.
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