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算
suàn
Description
"算"是一个很常见的动词，可以表示用数字来数或做数学题。
"算" is a very common verb that can mean to count with numbers or do math problems.
它也可以表示"觉得"或"当作"，比如说"这算很便宜了"。
It can also mean "to consider" or "to regard as," for example, "这算很便宜了" (This counts as very cheap).
Meanings
算suàn
to calculate; to count
我算一下要多少钱。
Let me calculate how much money is needed.
算suàn
to be considered as; to count as
这个价钱算很便宜了。
This price is considered very cheap.
算了suàn le
forget it; never mind
算了，我们下次再去吧。
Forget it, let's go next time.
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Notes
- Nuance
"算了" is a very common phrase meaning "let it go" or "forget it."
- Etymology
originally referred to counting rods used for calculation in ancient China.
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