筭 (suàn) - To calculate & to compute

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suàn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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筭 · suàn

To calculate;

to compute;

an ancient calculating tool;

a tally;

a plan or scheme.

To calculateto computean ancient calculating tool

Usage highlights

CalculationCalculation methodStrategy and planningBamboo tallyCounting toolAstronomical calculation

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; disorder
  • 误— error; mistake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used bamboo slips for calculation (筭).
  • The ancient method of calculation (筭法).
  • A tally used for counting (计筭).
  • A strategic plan (谋筭).

Collocations

  • Calculation(计筭)
  • Calculation method(筭法)
  • Strategy and planning(谋筭)
  • Bamboo tally(竹筭)
  • Counting tool(算筭)
  • Astronomical calculation(历筭)

Idioms

  • Calculating and planning(计筭谋略)
  • Strategies and calculations(神机妙筭)
  • Calculating the path of the stars(运筹帷幄，决胜千里之外)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 筭 was an ancient calculating tool, often made of bamboo slips, used before the abacus.
  • It was used in various fields including mathematics, astronomy, and military strategy.
  • The character reflects the importance of calculation and planning in traditional Chinese culture.

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