HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
算 — to calculate
- Reading
- suàn
- Meaning
- to calculate; to count; to regard as
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
算 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is suàn and it means to calculate; to count; to regard as. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
算 appears in everyday chinese words such as 算 (to calculate, to count), 打算 (plan, intend) and 计算 (calculate, count, compute).
Chinese words containing 算
Frequently asked questions
What does 算 mean in Chinese?
算 means to calculate; to count; to regard as in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 算 read?
算 is read suàn. Reading it inside real words — 算 and 打算 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 算 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 算 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 算 in a word?
A common word containing 算 is 算 (suàn) — "to calculate, to count". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 算 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 算 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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