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测算 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
测算cèsuànto take measurements and calculateHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #30769, Very Hard
cèsuàn(ce4suan4)ce suan T4
  1. 1to take measurements and calculate
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March 24, 2026

测算(測算)cèsuàn(ce4suan4)

测算 (cè suàn) refers to the process of taking measurements and performing calculations, often used in contexts involving data analysis, engineering, or financial assessment. It emphasizes precision and the analytical aspect of quantifying information, making it relevant in both academic and professional settings.

Strokes23Frequency#30769DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, precision in measurement and calculation is highly valued, especially in fields such as engineering and traditional medicine, where accurate data can significantly impact outcomes.

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Imagine a scientist (测) carefully measuring (测) with a ruler and then using a calculator (算) to compute the results. Visualizing this scene helps connect the characters' meanings through the imagery of measurement and calculation.

Meanings of 测算

cèsuàn(ce4suan4)
1to take measurements and calculate
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About 测算

测算Simplified
測算Traditional
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

测量 (cè liáng) vs 测算 (cè suàn): use 测量 when referring specifically to the act of measuring physical quantities, while 测算 emphasizes the calculation aspect following measurement.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 测算; it's more suitable for formal or technical discussions rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include 测算数据 (cè suàn shùjù, 'measured data') and 测算结果 (cè suàn jiéguǒ, 'calculation results').

HSK Study Tips

While 测算 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners at HSK 5 or higher who are dealing with topics in science, technology, or finance. Students should focus on understanding the individual characters and their application in real-world contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 测算 with simpler terms like 测量 (cè liàng, 'to measure') and use them interchangeably. Remember that 测算 specifically implies the calculation aspect, while 测量 focuses solely on measurement.

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Component Characters

测cèside
HSK 59 strokes氵
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算suànto regard as
HSK 414 strokes⺮
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How to say to take measurements and calculate in Chinese

“to take measurements and calculate” in Chinese is测算cèsuàn

测算 (cè suàn) refers to the process of taking measurements and performing calculations, often used in contexts involving data analysis, engineering, or financial assessment. It emphasizes precision and the analytical aspect of quantifying information, making it relevant in both academic and professional settings.

When to use 测算

Be mindful of the context in which you use 测算; it's more suitable for formal or technical discussions rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include 测算数据 (cè suàn shùjù, 'measured data') and 测算结果 (cè suàn jiéguǒ, 'calculation results').

测算 or something close to it

测量 (cè liáng) vs 测算 (cè suàn): use 测量 when referring specifically to the act of measuring physical quantities, while 测算 emphasizes the calculation aspect following measurement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 测算 with simpler terms like 测量 (cè liàng, 'to measure') and use them interchangeably. Remember that 测算 specifically implies the calculation aspect, while 测量 focuses solely on measurement.

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It's commonly used in engineering, finance, and data analysis, where accurate measurements and calculations are critical.

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