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精打细算 (jīng dǎ xì suàn) — Chinese word meaning

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精打细算 (jīng dǎ xì suàn) is a Chinese word: practice strict economy; be careful in budgeting. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 精打细算

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

practice strict economy; be careful in budgeting

为了旅行，我最近精打细算，省下了不少钱。

wèi le lǚ xíng wǒ zuì jìn jīng dǎ xì suàn shěng xià le bù shǎo qián

In order to travel, I've been careful with budgeting recently and saved quite a bit of money.

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Word breakdown

精 jīng — fine, careful, meticulous

Words with this character (31)
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  • 6 精确 jīng què — precise HSK 6
    • 精 refined, meticulous
    • 确 certain, definite
    Example

    这个仪器可以进行精确的测量。

    zhè ge yí qì kě yǐ jìn xíng jīng què de cè liáng

    This instrument can perform precise measurements.

  • 7 精美 jīng měi — exquisite HSK 6
    • 精 refined, exquisite
    • 美 beautiful
    Example

    博物馆里陈列着许多精美的艺术品。

    bó wù guǎn lǐ chén liè zhe xǔ duō jīng měi de yì shù pǐn

    The museum displays many exquisite artworks.

  • 8 精致 jīng zhì — exquisite HSK 6
    • 精 refined, pure essence
    • 致 to the utmost degree, to achieve
    Example

    这件工艺品制作得非常精致。

    zhè jiàn gōng yì pǐn zhì zuò de fēi cháng jīng zhì

    This handicraft is made very exquisitely.

  • 9 精通 jīng tōng — to be proficient in HSK 6
    • 精 refined, expert level
    • 通 thorough understanding, comprehension
    Example

    他精通三种语言。

    tā jīng tōng sān zhǒng yǔ yán

    He is proficient in three languages.

  • 10 酒精 jiǔ jīng — alcohol HSK 6
    • 酒 alcoholic beverage; refers to the liquor/alcohol component
    • 精 essence, refined substance; refers to the pure/refined alcohol extract
    Example

    医生用酒精清洁伤口。

    yī shēng yòng jiǔ jīng qīng jié shāng kǒu

    The doctor uses alcohol to clean the wound.

  • 11 博大精深 bó dà jīng shēn — extensive and profound HSK 7
    • 博 extensive, broad, wide-ranging
    • 大 great, vast (emphasizing scale)
    • 精 refined, essential, profound
    • 深 deep, profound (emphasizing depth)
    Example

    中国文化博大精深，值得我们深入学习。

    Zhōng guó wén huà bó dà jīng shēn zhí de wǒ men shēn rù xué xí

    Chinese culture is extensive and profound, worthy of our deep study.

  • 12 味精 wèi jīng — MSG (monosodium glutamate) HSK 7
    • 味 flavor, taste
    • 精 essence, refined substance
    Example

    妈妈做菜从来不放味精。

    māma zuò cài cóng lái bù fàng wèi jīng

    Mom never uses MSG when cooking.

  • 13 无精打采 wú jīng dǎ cǎi — listless; dispirited HSK 7
    • 无 without; lacking
    • 精 spirit; vitality; energy
    • 打 rouse; stir up (in this idiom)
    • 采 spirits; vigor; lively manner
    Example

    生病后，孩子显得无精打采。

    shēng bìng hòu hái zi xiǎn de wú jīng dǎ cǎi

    After getting sick, the child appeared listless.

  • 14 精华 jīng huá — essence HSK 7
    • 精 refined, pure, quintessential
    • 华 splendid part, magnificent, the best
    Example

    这本书总结了中国文化的精华。

    zhè běn shū zǒng jié le Zhōng guó wén huà de jīng huá

    This book summarizes the essence of Chinese culture.

  • 15 精品 jīng pǐn — fine product HSK 7
    • 精 refined, excellent, superior quality
    • 品 product, item, piece
    Example

    博物馆展出了许多艺术精品。

    bó wù guǎn zhǎn chū le xǔ duō yì shù jīng pǐn

    The museum displays many artistic masterpieces.

  • 16 精妙 jīng miào — exquisite and ingenious HSK 7
    • 精 refined, exquisite, perfect in detail
    • 妙 wonderful, ingenious, cleverly conceived
    Example

    他的解决方案十分精妙，令人赞叹。

    tā de jiě jué fāng àn shí fēn jīng miào lìng rén zàn tàn

    His solution is extremely exquisite and ingenious, truly admirable.

  • 17 精密 jīng mì — precise HSK 7
    • 精 refined, fine, of excellent quality
    • 密 close, tight, detailed, with no gaps
    Example

    这是一台精密仪器。

    zhè shì yì tái jīng mì yí qì

    This is a precision instrument.

  • 18 精巧 jīng qiǎo — exquisite HSK 7
    • 精 refined, fine, exquisite
    • 巧 skillful, ingenious, clever
    Example

    这个手工艺品制作得很精巧。

    zhè ge shǒu gōng yì pǐn zhì zuò de hěn jīng qiǎo

    This handicraft is made very exquisitely.

  • 19 精度 jīng dù — precision HSK 7
    • 精 refined, precise, fine
    • 度 degree, measure, extent
    Example

    这台仪器的精度很高。

    zhè tái yí qì de jīng dù hěn gāo

    The precision of this instrument is very high.

  • 20 精彩纷呈 jīng cǎi fēn chéng — splendid and varied HSK 7
    • 精 excellent, refined quality
    • 彩 splendor, brilliance
    • 纷 numerous, diverse, in profusion
    • 呈 to present, to display, to show
    Example

    晚会节目精彩纷呈，让人目不暇接。

    wǎn huì jié mù jīng cǎi fēn chéng ràng rén mù bù xiá jiē

    The evening gala performances were splendid and varied, leaving the audience overwhelmed.

  • 21 精明 jīng míng — shrewd HSK 7
    • 精 refined, sharp (intelligence)
    • 明 bright, clear (understanding)
    Example

    他是个精明的商人。

    tā shì gè jīng míng de shāng rén

    He is a shrewd businessman.

  • 22 精湛 jīng zhàn — exquisite, superb, masterly HSK 7
    • 精 refined, excellent, pure
    • 湛 deep, profound (mastery)
    Example

    她精湛的演技赢得了观众的掌声。

    tā jīng zhàn de yǎn jì yíng dé le guān zhòng de zhǎng shēng

    Her superb acting won the audience's applause.

  • 23 精疲力竭 jīng pí lì jié — exhausted HSK 7
    • 精 spirit, mental energy
    • 疲 tired, weary
    • 力 strength, physical power
    • 竭 exhausted, depleted
    Example

    他工作了一整天，回到家时已经精疲力竭。

    tā gōng zuò le yì zhěng tiān huí dào jiā shí yǐ jīng jīng pí lì jié

    After working all day, he was exhausted when he got home.

  • 24 精益求精 jīng yì qiú jīng — constantly strive for perfection HSK 7
    • 精 excellent, refined (the state of already being excellent)
    • 益 even more, increasingly (indicates further improvement)
    • 求 seek, pursue (the action of actively striving)
    • 精 perfection, excellence (the goal of even greater refinement)
    Example

    作为一名工匠，他精益求精，每件作品都追求完美。

    zuò wéi yì míng gōng jiàng tā jīng yì qiú jīng měi jiàn zuò pǐn dōu zhuī qiú wán měi

    As a craftsman, he constantly strives for perfection, pursuing perfection in every piece.

  • 25 精神病 jīng shén bìng — mental illness HSK 7
    • 精 essence, refined (forms 'spirit/mind' with 神)
    • 神 spirit, consciousness (completes 'spirit/mind' with 精)
    • 病 illness, disease
    Example

    他患有精神病，需要专业治疗。

    tā huàn yǒu jīng shén bìng xū yào zhuān yè zhì liáo

    He has a mental illness and needs professional treatment.

  • 26 精简 jīng jiǎn — to streamline; to simplify HSK 7
    • 精 refined; essential; the core or essence
    • 简 simplified; reduced; made concise
    Example

    公司决定精简流程，提高效率。

    gōng sī jué dìng jīng jiǎn liú chéng tí gāo xiào lǜ

    The company decided to streamline the workflow to improve efficiency.

  • 27 精练 jīng liàn — concise and refined HSK 7
    • 精 refined, pure, polished
    • 练 trained, practiced, polished through practice
    Example

    他的文章语言精练，很有说服力。

    tā de wén zhāng yǔ yán jīng liàn hěn yǒu shuō fú lì

    His article's language is concise and refined, and very persuasive.

  • 28 精细 jīng xì — meticulous HSK 7
    • 精 refined, fine (quality)
    • 细 detailed, minute
    Example

    他的雕刻作品非常精细。

    tā de diāo kè zuò pǐn fēi cháng jīng xì

    His carving work is very meticulous.

  • 29 精英 jīng yīng — elite HSK 7
    • 精 refined, essence, the best
    • 英 outstanding, hero, exceptional person
    Example

    这所大学培养了许多社会精英。

    zhè suǒ dà xué péi yǎng le xǔ duō shè huì jīng yīng

    This university has cultivated many social elites.

  • 30 精髓 jīng suǐ — essence HSK 7
    • 精 essence, refined, pure
    • 髓 marrow, core, innermost part
    Example

    这本书讲述了中国文化的精髓。

    zhè běn shū jiǎng shù le zhōng guó wén huà de jīng suǐ

    This book explains the essence of Chinese culture.

  • 31 聚精会神 jù jīng huì shén — focus intently HSK 7
    • 聚 gather, collect (one's mental faculties)
    • 精 essence, spirit, mental energy
    • 会 gather together, concentrate
    • 神 spirit, mind, attention
    Example

    他聚精会神地看书，没注意到我进来了。

    tā jù jīng huì shén de kàn shū méi zhù yì dào wǒ jìn lái le

    He was reading so intently that he didn't notice me come in.

打 dǎ — to plan, to calculate

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细 xì — detailed, meticulous, fine

Words with this character (10)
  • 1 仔细 zǐ xì — careful HSK 4
    • 仔 attentive scrutiny
    • 细 detailed, meticulous
    Example

    请仔细阅读说明书。

    qǐng zǐ xì yuè dú shuō míng shū

    Please read the instructions carefully.

  • 2 细心 xì xīn — careful HSK 4
    • 细 detailed, meticulous (emphasizing thoroughness and attention to small details)
    • 心 mind, heart (emphasizing the mental intention and thoughtfulness)
    Example

    她做事很细心，从不出错。

    tā zuò shì hěn xì xīn cóng bù chū cuò

    She works very carefully and never makes mistakes.

  • 3 详细 xiáng xì — detailed HSK 4
    • 详 comprehensive, full details
    • 细 fine, meticulous, minute
    Example

    他的报告非常详细。

    tā de bào gào fēi cháng xiáng xì

    His report is very detailed.

  • 4 细节 xì jié — detail HSK 5
    • 细 fine, minute, detailed
    • 节 point, section, aspect
    Example

    他注意到了每一个细节。

    tā zhù yì dào le měi yī gè xì jié

    He noticed every detail.

  • 5 细胞 xì bāo — cell HSK 6
    • 细 small, minute, microscopic
    • 胞 cell, enclosed structure
    Example

    细胞是生命的基本单位。

    xì bāo shì shēng mìng de jī běn dān wèi

    The cell is the basic unit of life.

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算 suàn — to calculate, to count, to budget

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Structure & writing
1 精 jīng — essence; the purest part of a substance

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

consists of

1.1 米 mǐ — husked grain; esp. husked rice
米 is a component in 26 characters
HSK 3
料 liào to look after; to manage 糕 gāo cake or pastry made from rice flour or wheat flour, e.g. 年糕, 蜂糕, 蛋糕 糖 táng carbohydrate (organic compound class including monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides)
HSK 4
断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long) 粗 cū thick in diameter (opposite of 细) 精 jīng essence; the purest part of a substance 迷 mí unable to distinguish; lost the ability to discern or judge
HSK 5
类 lèi kind; category; a group of similar things 粮 liáng grain; food crops (cereals, legumes, tubers, etc.) 糊 hú porridge; gruel 糟 zāo dregs left over from brewing wine
HSK 6
粉 fěn fine powder 粒 lì small round or tiny fragment-shaped object 粘 zhān to stick together or adhere to something 粥 zhōu porridge; congee (semi-liquid food made by boiling grains) 粽 zòng sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves
HSK 7
奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 屎 shǐ feces; excrement 璨 càn (lit.) fine jade 眯 mī to squint; to narrow the eyes 籽 zǐ seeds of certain plants
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粕 pò dregs left over from brewing wine 粪 fèn feces; excrement 粹 cuì pure; unmixed 糙 cāo brown rice; unhulled rice with bran intact 麟 lín (lit.) qilin (mythical creature resembling a large deer with horns and scales)
1.2 青 qīng — black
青 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
请 qǐng to request; to ask
HSK 2
情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 晴 qíng clear, sunny (of sky or weather; opposite of overcast) 睛 jīng eyeball, pupil of the eye
HSK 3
清 qīng pure and clear, free of impurities (opposite of '浊'); ① purely, solely; ② quiet 静 jìng still, motionless (opposite of 动)
HSK 4
猜 cāi to guess; to figure out from clues or imagination 精 jīng essence; the purest part of a substance

Stroke order

2 打 dǎ — to strike or hit with hand or tool

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

consists of

2.1 扌 shǒu — hand radical, indicating actions done with the hand
扌 is a component in 176 characters
HSK 1
打 dǎ to strike or hit with hand or tool 找 zhǎo to look for; to seek out
HSK 3
扫 sǎo to sweep away dust or garbage with a broom 把 bǎ to hold; to grasp 护 hù to protect; to defend 报 bào newspaper; also refers to certain periodicals 担 dān to carry on a shoulder pole
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拍 pāi to slap or pat with the palm or a flat object 持 chí to hold; to grasp 挺 tǐng stiff and straight 换 huàn to exchange; to trade (give something and receive something else) 据 jù to occupy; to seize 接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with 提 tí carry (something with a handle, ring, or strap) with the arm hanging down 搬 bān to move (a heavy or large object)
HSK 4
举 jǔ to lift, raise, or hold up 扔 rēng to throw, to fling (with the arm) 扬 yáng to raise up; to lift upward 扰 rǎo to disturb, to disrupt 批 pī to slap with the palm
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技 jì skill, craft 折 zhé to break; to snap 抬 tái to lift up; to raise 抱 bào to embrace with arms, to hug 拉 lā to pull toward oneself or drag along 拒 jù to resist; to withstand 招 zhāo to wave or gesture for someone to come or as a greeting 拾 shí to pick up (something from the ground) 挂 guà to hang (something) on a hook, nail, rope, etc. 指 zhǐ finger 按 àn press down with a hand or finger 授 shòu to hand over; to confer (used in formal or ceremonial occasions) 掉 diào to fall; to drop 排 pái to arrange in a row or sequence one after another 推 tuī push (an object) outward in the direction of force 摄 shè to absorb; to take in 播 bō to spread, to disseminate 操 cāo to hold; to grasp in the hand 擦 cā to rub, wipe, or scrub
HSK 5
扣 kòu to fasten or hook with a ring or clasp 执 zhí to hold; to grasp 扩 kuò to expand, enlarge; to increase in scope, scale, or quantity 扮 bàn to dress up as (a person or thing) 扶 fú to support with one's hand to prevent falling, or to help something fallen stand up again
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抓 zhuā to grasp; to grip (with fingers closed around object) 投 tóu to throw toward a target 抢 qiǎng to snatch; to seize by force 押 yā to sign or mark on an official document or contract as authentication 抽 chōu pull out (something sandwiched between objects) 拆 chāi to take apart; to disassemble 拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 拥 yōng to embrace; to hug 拨 bō to move (something) aside with hand, foot, or stick 括 kuò (lit.) to tie up; to bind 拼 pīn to join together; to combine 挑 tiǎo to pry open; to flick up with a pointed or slender object 挡 dǎng to block, obstruct; to shield 挣 zhèng struggle to free oneself from restraint 挤 jǐ crowd together; (of many things) concentrated at the same time 挥 huī to wave or swing (the arm, or something held) 捐 juān to abandon; to give up 损 sǔn to decrease; to lose 捡 jiǎn to pick up; to collect 控 kòng to accuse, to lodge a complaint against 措 cuò to arrange; to handle 描 miáo to trace (a drawing or writing, often with transparent paper over a template) 插 chā to insert, stick in, or thrust (a long or flat object) into something 握 wò to grasp or hold something in the hand with fingers curled 搜 sōu to search everywhere 搞 gǎo to do, make, handle, or carry out 摇 yáo to shake; to sway back and forth 摔 shuāi to fall down (losing balance) 摘 zhāi to pick; to pluck (flowers, fruit, leaves, or things worn/hung) 摸 mō to touch or gently stroke with the hand 撞 zhuàng to collide with; to crash into 擅 shàn to act without authorization; to exceed one's authority
HSK 6
扎 zhā to prick; to pierce 扑 pū to lunge forward and throw oneself onto something 托 tuō to support (an object) with the palm or another surface facing upward 扭 niǔ to turn from one direction to another 抄 chāo to copy (text); to transcribe
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抑 yì to press down; to suppress 抗 kàng to resist; to withstand 抛 pāo to throw; to toss 披 pī to drape over the shoulders 抵 dǐ to prop up; to support 拐 guǎi to turn; to change direction 拔 bá to pull out, uproot 拟 nǐ to draft; to draw up 拦 lán to block, obstruct, stop 挖 wā to dig (into the ground to form a pit, trench, etc.) 挫 cuò to be frustrated; to fail 捉 zhuō to grip; to grasp 捕 bǔ to catch; to arrest 捧 pěng to hold or carry with both hands cupped 捷 jié fast; swift 掏 tāo to reach into and take out 援 yuán to pull or hold with the hand 搭 dā to set up; to erect 携 xié to carry with one; to bring along 摆 bǎi to arrange; to lay out 撑 chēng prop up, support 撒 sā to release; to open up 撤 chè to remove; to cancel
HSK 7
扒 bā to grip; to hold on to 扛 káng to carry on one's shoulder (without tools) 扯 chě to pull; to tug 扳 bān to pull or press (a fixed end) downward or inward to change direction 抉 jué (lit.) to gouge out; to dig out
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抒 shū to express, to give free rein to (one's feelings or opinions) 抖 dǒu to tremble or shiver (from cold or fear) 抚 fǔ to stroke gently 抠 kōu to dig out with a finger or small tool 抡 lūn to swing one's arm forcefully 抨 pēng (lit.) to impeach (弹劾) 抹 mǒ to spread; to apply (paint, cream, etc.) 拄 zhǔ to lean on (a stick or cane) for support 拇 mǔ thumb or big toe; the first digit of the hand or foot 拌 bàn to stir or mix thoroughly 拎 līn to carry (something) in one's hand 拓 tuò to open up (land, roads) 拘 jū to arrest or detain 拙 zhuō clumsy; unskillful 拢 lǒng to close up, to gather together 拣 jiǎn to choose; to select 拧 níng to wring; to twist both ends of an object in opposite directions with both hands 拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 拱 gǒng to clasp one's hands together as a gesture of respect 拴 shuān to tie or fasten with a rope 拽 zhuài to pull hard 挎 kuà to hook or hang something by bending one's arm 挟 xié to clamp under the arm 挠 náo to obstruct or hinder someone from doing something 挨 āi to be close to; to be next to 挪 nuó to move; to shift 振 zhèn to shake, to wave 挽 wǎn to pull; to draw 捂 wǔ to cover or seal tightly 捅 tǒng to poke; to stab; to thrust 捆 kǔn to tie up; to bind with rope 捍 hàn to defend; to resist 捎 shāo to bring or pass along something incidentally 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 捞 lāo to fish out from water or liquid 捣 dǎo to pound downward with one end of a stick or rod 捶 chuí to beat or strike with a fist or club 掀 xiān lift off (a cover or lid) 掐 qiā to press with a fingernail; to pinch or snap off with the thumb and another finger 掘 jué to dig; to excavate 掠 lüè to plunder; to seize by force 掩 yǎn to cover; to conceal 掷 zhì to throw, to hurl, to fling 掺 chān to mix one thing into another; to blend 揉 róu to rub with the hand 揍 zòu (colloq.) to hit (someone) 揠 yà (lit.) to pull up; to uproot 揣 chuǎi to estimate; to conjecture; to ponder 揪 jiū to grip tightly; to grab and pull 揭 jiē (lit.) to raise high; to hold up 揽 lǎn to put one's arm around someone and draw them close 搀 chān to gently support someone (usually an elderly person) by the arm or hand 搁 gē to place in a certain position 搂 lǒu to embrace or hug with both arms 搅 jiǎo to disturb; to disrupt 搏 bó to fight; to combat hand-to-hand 搓 cuō to rub between the palms or roll between the hands 摊 tān to spread out; to lay flat 摧 cuī to destroy, to break apart 撇 piě to throw flat (skimming through the air) 撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 撬 qiào to pry; to lever open by inserting a rod, knife, or awl into a crack or hole and forcing the other end 撰 zhuàn to write articles or books; to compose 撵 niǎn to expel, drive away 撼 hàn to shake; to rock 攒 zǎn to accumulate; to save up 攘 rǎng (lit.) to exclude; to repel
2.2 丁 dīng — the fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems, used to indicate fourth in order
丁 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
可 kě yes; correct; to permit 打 dǎ to strike or hit with hand or tool
HSK 3
成 chéng to accomplish; to succeed; to complete (opposite of 败) 灯 dēng lamp; light (device for illumination or using light for a purpose) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
厅 tīng large room for gatherings or receiving guests; hall 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text)
HSK 6
顶 dǐng the top or highest part of a person or object
HSK 7
亭 tíng pavilion; open-sided roofed structure for rest, built by a road or in a garden 叮 dīng to sting or bite (of mosquitoes, etc., piercing skin to suck blood) 宁 níng peaceful; tranquil 盯 dīng to fix one's gaze on; to stare at 钉 dīng nail; pin; tack (a slender object made of metal, wood, or bamboo that can be driven into another object)

Stroke order

3 细 xì — thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)

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

consists of

3.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
3.2 田 tián — farmland; cultivated field (in some regions specifically paddy field)
田 is a component in 23 characters
HSK 1
果 guǒ fruit; the seed-bearing part of a plant after flowering 男 nán male (opposite of "female") 里 lǐ inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
HSK 2
备 bèi to possess, to be equipped with 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool) 累 lěi to pile up; to accumulate
HSK 3
界 jiè boundary between different regions 留 liú to stay in a place; not to leave
HSK 4
奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
HSK 5
胃 wèi stomach (digestive organ connecting the esophagus and duodenum)
HSK 6
略 lüè brief, not detailed; opposite of '详' 雷 léi thunder (the loud sound produced when two oppositely charged clouds discharge electricity)
HSK 7
亩 mǔ mǔ, a Chinese unit of area (1 mǔ = 666.7 m²; 10 fēn = 1 mǔ; 100 mǔ = 1 qǐng) 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 甸 diàn outlying areas beyond the suburbs in ancient times 畔 pàn boundary of a field
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畜 chù animal; esp. domesticated beast 畴 chóu (lit.) cultivated farmland 畸 jī irregular, abnormal 苗 miáo seedling; tender shoots or leaves of certain vegetables

Stroke order

4 算 suàn — to calculate; to count

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

consists of

4.1 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
4.2 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