Chinese word dictionary

划算

huásuàn · to calculate; to weigh (pros and cons); to view as profitable; worthwhile; value for money; cost-effective

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Word information

Simplified划算

Traditional划算

Pinyinhuásuàn

Part of speech动、形

HSK 3.07-9

HSK 2.0Not listed

Character breakdown

Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.

划huà

to row or paddle a boat; to scratch; to plan; profitable

算suàn

to calculate, to count; to figure, to plan

How to learn 划算

Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.

When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.

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Words with the same characters

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打算dǎsuàn

to plan; to intend; to calculate; plan; intention; calculation; CL:個|个[ge4]

计划jìhuà

plan; project; program; to plan; to map out; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4]

算suàn

to regard as; to figure; to calculate; to compute

划huá

to cut; to slash; to scratch (cut into the surface of sth); to strike (a match); to row; to paddle; profitable; worth (the effort); it pays (to do sth)

计算jìsuàn

to calculate; to compute; to consider; to think over; to plot; to scheme

计算机jìsuànjī

computer; (Tw) calculator; CL:臺|台[tai2]