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算了

suànle
interjection HSK 6

Meanings

  1. 1 forget it; let it be; never mind
  2. 2 that's enough; drop it

Characters

算
suàn
to count; to consider
了
le
particle indicating completion/change
Consider it done/over - let it go, forget about it.

Examples

HSK 1
太贵了，算了吧。
Tài guì le, suànle ba.
Too expensive, forget it.
HSK 1
他不来就算了。
Tā bù lái jiù suànle.
If he's not coming, then forget it.
HSK 6
既然他已经道歉了，这事就算了吧。
Jìrán tā yǐjīng dàoqiàn le, zhè shì jiù suànle ba.
Since he's already apologized, let's just drop it.

Tips

usage
算了 expresses giving up, resignation, or letting something go. It can be dismissive or conciliatory depending on tone. Very common in daily speech.
usage
Think: 'I've calculated it and decided it's not worth pursuing' → forget it.

Stroke Order

算 suàn
了 le