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算是 (suàn shì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

算是 (suàn shì) is a Chinese word: can be considered as. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 算是

动 dòng verb

can be considered as

这次旅行算是很成功。

zhè cì lǚ xíng suàn shì hěn chéng gōng

This trip can be considered quite successful.

副 fù adverb

can be considered as

这个问题算是解决了。

zhè ge wèn tí suàn shì jiě jué le

This problem is more or less solved.

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Word breakdown

算 suàn — to calculate, to consider, to reckon

Words with this character (20)
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是 shì — to be (copula)

Words with this character (23)
  • 1 但是 dàn shì — but HSK 2
    • 但 but (adversative meaning)
    • 是 particle strengthening the conjunction
    Example

    我想去，但是没有时间。

    wǒ xiǎng qù dàn shì méi yǒu shí jiān

    I want to go, but I don't have time.

  • 2 还是 hái shì — or; still HSK 2
    • 还 additionally; forms part of 'or' conjunction
    • 是 combines with 还 to form 'or' or 'still'
    Example

    你喜欢咖啡还是茶？

    nǐ xǐ huan kā fēi hái shì chá

    Do you like coffee or tea?

  • 3 只是 zhǐ shì — only, just, merely HSK 3
    • 只 only, merely (provides the limiting sense)
    • 是 is, to be (functions as softening particle)
    Example

    我只是想帮你。

    wǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng bāng nǐ

    I just want to help you.

  • 4 可是 kě shì — but HSK 3
    • 可 combines with 是 to form an adversative conjunction
    • 是 combines with 可 to form an adversative conjunction
    Example

    我很想去，可是没有时间。

    wǒ hěn xiǎng qù kě shì méi yǒu shí jiān

    I really want to go, but I don't have time.

  • 5 总是 zǒng shì — always HSK 3
    • 总 overall, in all cases
    • 是 particle that combines with 总 to form the adverb 'always'
    Example

    他总是迟到。

    tā zǒng shì chí dào

    He is always late.

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Structure & writing
1 算 suàn — to calculate; to count

算 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 ⺮ zhú — bamboo radical
⺮ is a component in 31 characters
HSK 1
第 dì prefix placed before integers to indicate ordinal number (e.g. 第一, 第十)
HSK 2
笑 xiào to smile or laugh with joy 笔 bǐ writing or drawing instrument; pen, brush 等 děng equal in quantity, status, or degree 篮 lán basket (made of rattan, bamboo, or wicker, with a handle)
HSK 3
答 dá to answer, to reply 筷 kuài chopsticks (~子: thin sticks of bamboo, wood, metal, etc. used to pick up food) 简 jiǎn simple, simplified (opposite of 繁) 算 suàn to calculate; to count 箱 xiāng box; chest; trunk (a rectangular container with a lid for storing or transporting goods or clothing)
HSK 4
符 fú tally or token used by the imperial court to convey orders or mobilize troops, made of metal, jade, bamboo, or wood, split in two halves 笨 bèn stupid; slow-witted 签 qiān to sign one's name or mark on a document to indicate responsibility 管 guǎn bamboo tube; pipe; tube 篇 piān a structurally complete literary or poetic work; a major section of a larger work
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籍 jí books; records and catalogues
HSK 5
筑 zhù to build; to construct
HSK 6
笼 lóng cage or basket made of bamboo, wood, or wire for holding birds, animals, or objects 筒 tǒng thick bamboo tube 策 cè ancient bamboo or wooden strips compiled into a bound volume 筛 shāi sieve; screen made of bamboo strips or wire with small holes to separate fine from coarse material 筹 chóu tally stick; thin strip of bamboo, wood, or ivory used for counting or as a token
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箭 jiàn arrow (ancient weapon with a pointed tip and feathered shaft, shot from a bow or crossbow)
HSK 7
竿 gān bamboo pole, the main stem of bamboo 笛 dí dizi (Chinese transverse bamboo flute) 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 筐 kuāng basket woven from bamboo or wicker 筝 zhēng guzheng (Chinese zither), a plucked string instrument
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篷 péng awning or canopy (made of bamboo, matting, or canvas, esp. on vehicles or boats) for shelter from sun, wind, and rain 簇 cù to cluster together; to gather in a group 簸 bǒ to winnow (grain) by shaking in a flat basket to remove husks and chaff
1.2 具 jù — tool; utensil; implement
具 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 3
算 suàn to calculate; to count
HSK 6
俱 jù all, entirely 惧 jù to fear; to dread

Stroke order

2 是 shì — correct; right (opposite of 非)
是 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 1
题 tí title; heading of a poem, essay, or speech
HSK 3
提 tí carry (something with a handle, ring, or strap) with the arm hanging down
HSK 4
匙 shi see '钥匙': ① key for locking or unlocking; ② fig. method or approach for solving a problem
HSK 7
堤 dī embankment; dike built along a river, lake, or sea

consists of

2.1 旦 dàn — dawn; early morning
旦 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
得 dé to get; to obtain (opposite of 失) 是 shì correct; right (opposite of 非)
HSK 2
但 dàn only, merely
HSK 3
担 dān to carry on a shoulder pole 查 chá to inspect carefully; to examine
HSK 4
量 liàng ancient measuring vessel (e.g. dǒu, shēng)
HSK 5
胆 dǎn gallbladder, the sac-like organ that stores bile
HSK 6
碍 ài to hinder, obstruct
HSK 7
坦 tǎn flat and wide 昼 zhòu daytime; the period from dawn to dusk (opposite of '夜') 暨 jì and; as well as (connecting nouns or noun phrases)
2.2 龰 — graphic component
龰 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 1
是 shì correct; right (opposite of 非)
HSK 2
走 zǒu to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
HSK 7
徙 xǐ to migrate; to move (residence)

Stroke order