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计算 (jìsuàn) vs 运算 (yùnsuàn): use 计算 for general calculation or computing tasks, while 运算 specifically refers to mathematical operations.
Be careful not to confuse 运算 with 运气 (yùn qì), which means luck; they share the same first character but have very different meanings. 运算 is typically used in formal contexts, especially in education and professional fields, so it's best to use it in appropriate settings.
As an HSK 6 word, 运算 connects to other terms related to mathematics and logic, such as 数学 (shùxué, mathematics) and 公式 (gōngshì, formula). Focus on the application of this term in complex problem-solving scenarios to enhance your mathematical vocabulary in Chinese.
Learners often mistakenly use 运算 in informal contexts where simpler terms like 计算 (jìsuàn) would suffice. For example, saying '我在做运算' (wǒ zài zuò yùn suàn) instead of '我在计算' (wǒ zài jìsuàn) when talking about doing math casually.
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How to say (mathematical) operation in Chinese
“(mathematical) operation” in Chinese is运算
运算 (yùn suàn) refers to mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It is commonly used in both academic and practical contexts, including mathematics, computer science, and engineering. The term emphasizes the process of calculation or computation involved in these operations.
When to use 运算
Be careful not to confuse 运算 with 运气 (yùn qì), which means luck; they share the same first character but have very different meanings. 运算 is typically used in formal contexts, especially in education and professional fields, so it's best to use it in appropriate settings.
运算 or something close to it
计算 (jìsuàn) vs 运算 (yùnsuàn): use 计算 for general calculation or computing tasks, while 运算 specifically refers to mathematical operations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 运算 in informal contexts where simpler terms like 计算 (jìsuàn) would suffice. For example, saying '我在做运算' (wǒ zài zuò yùn suàn) instead of '我在计算' (wǒ zài jìsuàn) when talking about doing math casually.
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Grammar Patterns of 运算
运算 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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It is pronounced as yùn suàn, with both syllables in the fourth tone.
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