Writing
运算 (yùn suàn) — how to say "to calculate" in Chinese
运算
To calculate, mathematical operation
verb
Character composition
运
to move, to transport, luck
算
to calculate, to count
Radicals / Keys
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
进行运算
jìn xíng yùn suàn
perform calculations
数学运算
shù xué yùn suàn
mathematical operation
四则运算
sì zé yùn suàn
four arithmetic operations
Examples
这个数学运算需要仔细检查。
This mathematical operation needs careful checking.
电脑运算很快。
The computer calculates quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How to say calculate in Chinese?
"to calculate" in Chinese is 运算 (yùn suàn).
What does 运算 mean in English?
运算 (yùn suàn) means "To calculate, mathematical operation".
How is 运算 pronounced?
It is pronounced yùn suàn (written as yun suan, yunsuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to calculate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 运算: 运 has 7 strokes, 算 has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 运算?
运算 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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