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Making judgments with 算 ("suan4")

算 suàn

Verb
HSK 3

Structure

Subj. (+ 不) + 算 + Noun Subj. + 算 + Adj. + 的 Subj. + 不 + 算 + Adj.

Translations

  • consider
  • count

Definition

表示对事物进行归类、认定或承认某种事实，相当于“算是”、“算作”。

To be considered, to count as, to be regarded as; used to acknowledge a fact or make a judgment.

Usage

常用于对某事物作出评价或判断，后面跟名词、动词短语或形容词，可表示“可以算作”、“算是”等含义。

Often used to make an evaluation or judgment, followed by a noun, verb phrase, or adjective, meaning 'can be considered as' or 'counts as'.

Examples

  • 1 这也算是个经验教训。 (This can be considered a lesson.)
  • 2 他算是个好学生。 (He can be regarded as a good student.)
  • 3 今天算是我最开心的一天。 (Today counts as my happiest day.)
  • 4 这不算什么大事。 (This doesn't count as a big deal.)
  • 5 你算是我最好的朋友。 (You count as my best friend.)

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