calculate with counting rods; plan
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to calculate using counting rods; to compute
formalOriginally refers to the ancient method of calculation using counting rods (筹). Can be used in modern contexts to mean precise or intricate calculation, often in a formal or literary style.
Gǔ古
rén人
yòng用
zhú竹
chóu筹
chóu筹
suàn算
fù复
zá杂
de的
shù数
xué学
wèn问
tí题
。
Ancient people used bamboo counting rods to calculate complex mathematical problems.
Zhè这
bǐ笔
páng庞
dà大
de的
yù预
suàn算
xū需
yào要
zǐ仔
xì细
chóu筹
suàn算
。
This enormous budget requires careful calculation.
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Tā他
jīng精
tōng通
chóu筹
suàn算
，
néng能
xùn迅
sù速
dé得
chū出
zhǔn准
què确
jié结
guǒ果
。
He is proficient in calculation and can quickly arrive at accurate results.
verb
to plan; to scheme; to devise
formalEmphasizes careful, strategic planning, often involving detailed preparation. Used in formal contexts.
Jiāng将
jūn军
men们
zhèng正
zài在
chóu筹
suàn算
xià下
yī一
bù步
de的
jūn军
shì事
xíng行
dòng动
。
The generals are planning the next military operation.
Tā他
wèi为
gōng公
sī司
de的
wèi未
lái来
fā发
zhǎn展
jīng精
xīn心
chóu筹
suàn算
。
He meticulously devised a plan for the company's future development.
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Zhè这
gè个
xiàng项
mù目
xū需
yào要
duō多
fāng方
chóu筹
suàn算
cái才
néng能
chéng成
gōng功
。
This project requires multi-faceted planning to succeed.