Chinese words · HSK 4

算

suàn

to calculate; to count

Every meaning

suàn

  1. to calculate; to count
  2. to consider as; to count as
  3. finally; at last (as in 总算)
  4. to plan; to intend (as in 打算)
  5. to be finished; let it go (as in 算了)

In a sentence

  • 你帮我算一下一共多少钱。

    Help me work out how much it is altogether.

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).