Making judgments with 算 (suàn): “counts as”, “is considered”
Subj. + 算 (suàn) + (是 (shì)) + Noun / Adj.
算 (suàn) — counting as, considering
Subj. + 算 (suàn) + (是 (shì)) + Noun / Adj.
HSK 5Verbs算 (suàn) — counting as, considering
Rule structure
算 (suàn) means "to count as, to be considered". It expresses subjective judgment or classification. Often in affirmative-negative questions.
Rule structure
算 (suàn) means "to count as, to be considered". It expresses subjective judgment or classification. Often in affirmative-negative questions.
Examples
这里算不算市中心？
Zhèlǐ suàn bù suàn shì zhōngxīn?
Does this count as the city center?
Examples
这里算不算市中心？
Zhèlǐ suàn bù suàn shì zhōngxīn?
Does this count as the city center?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “counting as, considering” in Chinese with 算?
Use the structure: Subj. + 算 (suàn) + (是 (shì)) + Noun / Adj.. For example: 这里算不算市中心？ — “Does this count as the city center?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这里算不算市中心？ — “Does this count as the city center?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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