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计算 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
计算jìsuànto countHSK 5, v, rank #4433, Medium
计算jìsuànto calculateHSK 5, v, rank #4433, Medium
计算jìsuànto computeHSK 5, v, rank #4433, Medium
计算jìsuàn>个[gè]HSK 5, v, rank #4433, Medium
jìsuàn(ji4suan4) T4
  1. 1to count
  2. 2to calculate
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March 24, 2026
计算(計算)jìsuàn(ji4suan4)

计算 (ji4 suan4) means to count or to calculate, often used in mathematical or financial contexts. It can refer to performing arithmetic operations or estimating quantities in various fields, such as science, engineering, and business.

Frequency#4433DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, there is a strong emphasis on mathematics from an early age, and 计算 is often a fundamental skill taught in schools. The importance of precise calculations is reflected in traditional Chinese practices, such as feng shui, where accurate measurements are crucial.

Memory Tip

Think of 计算 as 'ji' (sounds like 'gee') for 'geeks' who love to 'suan' (count) numbers! Imagine a group of scientists in lab coats calculating complex equations, which helps you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.

Meanings of 计算

jìsuàn(ji4suan4)
1to count
2to calculate
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About 计算

计算Simplified
計算Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#4433Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 计算

Quick Contrast

估算 (gūsuàn) vs 计算 (jìsuàn): use 计算 for precise calculations, while 估算 is for rough estimates.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 计算 as 'ji' (sounds like 'gee') for 'geeks' who love to 'suan' (count) numbers! Imagine a group of scientists in lab coats calculating complex equations, which helps you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tones; the correct pronunciation is crucial as mispronouncing can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include 计算机 (computer) and 计算方法 (calculation method). It's generally used in formal contexts, especially in academic or professional settings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 计算 connects to other mathematical terminology you may encounter, such as 数学 (mathematics) and 计量 (measurement). Focus on practicing its usage in sentences to become comfortable with its context.

Cultural Note

In Chinese education, there is a strong emphasis on mathematics from an early age, and 计算 is often a fundamental skill taught in schools. The importance of precise calculations is reflected in traditional Chinese practices, such as feng shui, where accurate measurements are crucial.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 计算 with 估计 (to estimate). For example, saying '我计算这个问题' (I estimate this problem) is incorrect; it should be '我估计这个问题'. Additionally, remember to use the correct tones to avoid confusion.

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Component Characters

计jìto calculate
HSK 74 strokes讠
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算suànto regard as
HSK 414 strokes⺮
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Grammar Patterns of 计算

计算 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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房租按天或者按月____。

Rent is calculated by the day or by the month.

Example Sentences for 计算 (10)

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谁愿意从一家要倒闭的公司买计算机呢？

shuí yuàn yì cóng yī jiā yào dǎo bì de gōng sī mǎi jì suàn jī ne？

Who wants to buy a computer from a failing company?
2
成千上万家新成立的公司已涌进了计算机市场。

chéng qiān shàng wàn jiā xīn chéng lì de gōng sī yǐ yǒng jìn le jì suàn jī shì cháng。

Thousands and thousands of start-up firms have poured into the computer market.
3
他给他的计算机编制了一套程序，以比较所有可能的组合。

tā gěi tā de jì suàn jī biān zhì le yī tào chéng xù， ， yǐ bǐ jiào suǒ yǒu kě néng de zǔ。

He programmed his computer to compare all the possible combinations.
4
计算才能对于攻读这个学位的学生有益处。

jì suàn cái néng duì yú gōng dú zhè gè xué wèi de xué shēng yǒu yì chǔ。

An aptitude for computing is beneficial for students taking this degree.
5
取120个值计算平均数。

qǔ120 120 gè zhí jì suàn píng jūn。

Take a hundred and twenty values and calculate the mean.
6
找个志愿者编这个计算机程序不成问题。

zhǎo gè zhì yuàn zhě biān zhè gè jì suàn jī chéng xù bù chéng wèn tí。

Finding a volunteer to write the computer program isn't a problem.
7
计算机行业的情况可能会好转。

jì suàn jī háng yè de qíng kuàng kě néng huì hǎo zhuǎn。

Things could be looking up in the computer industry.
8
随后会将罪案的详细情况录入到计算机里。

suí hòu huì jiāng zuì àn de xiáng xì qíng kuàng lù rù dào jì suàn jī lǐ。

Details of the crime are then logged in the computer.
9
他想通过计算机实现流程的自动化。

tā xiǎng tōng guò jì suàn jī shí xiàn liú chéng de zì dòng huà。

He wanted to use computers to automate the process.
10
他不明白为什么他的计算器上面的数字向右倾斜。

tā bù míng bái wéi shí mó tā de jì suàn qì shàng miàn de shù zì xiàng yòu qīng xié。

He wonders why the digits on his calculator slope to the right.

Cultural Notes for 计算

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese education, there is a strong emphasis on mathematics from an early age, and 计算 is often a fundamental skill taught in schools. The importance of precise calculations is reflected in traditional Chinese practices, such as feng shui, where accurate measurements are crucial.

Frequently Asked Questions about 计算

You can say '我需要计算这个问题的答案' (I need to calculate the answer to this problem).