笇 (suàn) - To calculate & to plan

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suàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

笇 · suàn

To calculate;

to plan;

to scheme;

an old form of 算 (suàn) meaning to calculate.

To calculateto planto scheme

Usage highlights

Calculate expensesPlan carefullyAncient calculationCalculation methodScheme and plot

Synonyms

  • 算— to calculate; to compute
  • 计— to count; to calculate
  • 筹— to plan; to prepare

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic; disordered (opposite of planned)
  • 随— random; casual (opposite of calculated)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He calculated the expenses (笇 expenses).
  • We need to plan carefully (仔细笇).
  • This is an ancient calculating method (古笇法).

Collocations

  • Calculate expenses(笇费用)
  • Plan carefully(仔细笇)
  • Ancient calculation(古笇)
  • Calculation method(笇法)
  • Scheme and plot(笇谋)

Idioms

  • No common idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 笇 is an ancient variant of 算 (suàn), used historically for calculation and planning.
  • It appears in some classical texts but is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • The character reflects the importance of calculation and planning in ancient Chinese society.

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