计算

• 拼音: jì suàn
• 汉字拆解: 计 = 讠(speech/words) + 十 (ten), originally meaning to count by speaking; 算 = 竹 (bamboo) + 目 (eye) + 廾 (two hands), depicting using an abacus

含义

To calculate; to compute; calculation. The act of working out a numerical or logical result through mental or mechanical means.

Used for mathematical calculations, budgeting, computer processing, and careful planning. Can function as both a verb and a noun. 计算机 (computer) derives from this word. Also used figuratively to mean 'to scheme' or 'to be calculating' in informal contexts.

例句

1. 老师让我们用心算来计算这道题。
2. 他花了很长时间计算这个月的开支。
3. 这台机器每秒可以计算几亿次。

用法指南

语境: maths, finance, technology, everyday

语气: practical

正确说法

• 你帮我计算一下这些数字。(Can you help me calculate these numbers?)
• 我需要仔细计算一下预算。(I need to carefully calculate the budget.)

错误说法

• 我计算你是好人。(Don't use 计算 to make judgements about people — use 觉得 or 认为 instead. 计算 is for numbers and plans.)

起源与历史

Compound of 计 (to count, plan) and 算 (to calculate, reckon), both of which independently mean to count or compute.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal