算数 算數 suàn shù ㄙㄨㄢˋ ㄕㄨˋ syun3 sou3

  • to count numbers
  • to keep to one's word
  • to hold (i.e. to remain valid)
  • to count (i.e. to be important)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 算 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 那 ( nà naa5 ) 算数 算數 ( suàn shù syun3 sou3 ) 吗 嗎 ( ma maa3 )?

    Does that count?

  • 算数 算數 ( suàn shù syun3 sou3 ) 处理 處理 ( chǔ lǐ cyu2 lei5 ) 数字 數字 ( shù zì sou3 zi6 )。

    Arithmetic deals with numbers.

  • 有 ( yǒu jau5 ) 多少 ( duō shǎo do1 siu2 ) 本 ( běn bun2 ) 算数 算數 ( suàn shù syun3 sou3 ) 书 書 ( shū syu1 ) 留 ( liú lau4 ) 着 著 ( zhe zoek3 )?

    How many arithmetic books are left?

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