arithmetic; basic calculation
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2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
arithmetic; the branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations on numbers
Refers to the most elementary part of mathematics covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other basic operations. Distinguished from advanced branches like algebra or calculus.
Suàn算
shù术
shì是
shù数
xué学
zhōng中
zuì最
jī基
chǔ础
de的
bù部
fen分
。
Arithmetic is the most fundamental part of mathematics.
Xiǎo小
xué学
shēng生
shǒu首
xiān先
yào要
xué学
hǎo好
suàn算
shù术
。
Elementary students must first learn arithmetic well.
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Zhè这
dào道
suàn算
shù术
tí题
shè涉
jí及
sì四
zé则
yùn运
suàn算
。
This arithmetic problem involves the four basic operations.
Xīn心
suàn算
shì是
suàn算
shù术
de的
yī一
zhǒng种
zhòng重
yào要
jì技
néng能
。
Mental calculation is an important skill in arithmetic.
noun
calculation; reckoning; computing
Refers to the act of calculating or doing sums, often implying practical computation in daily life or business contexts.
Tā他
zài在
xīn心
lǐ里
kuài快
sù速
de地
zuò做
suàn算
shù术
。
He was quickly doing the calculations in his head.
Zhè这
bǐ笔
zhàng账
de的
suàn算
shù术
hěn很
jiǎn简
dān单
。
The arithmetic for this account is very simple.