算数

算數
suànshù
verb #7,492

Meanings

  1. 1 to count (as valid)
  2. 2 to hold; to stand (of a promise or decision)
  3. 3 arithmetic

Examples

HSK 1
Shuōhuà yào suànshù.
You should keep your word.
HSK 1
Nǐ shuō de suànshù ma?
Does what you said count?
HSK 2
Zhècì bù suànshù, wǒmen chóngxīn lái.
This time doesn't count; let's start over.

Tips

usage
As a verb phrase, 算数 means 'to count/be valid.' 说话算数 (keep one's word) is a very common expression. As a noun, 算数 (also written 算术) means 'arithmetic.'

Stroke Order

suàn
shù