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How to write 算 (dǎ)

算 has 14 strokes and means “to plan; intention” — it first appears in HSK 2. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.

Practise writing 算

Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.

Words that contain 算

WordPinyinMeaningList
打算dǎ suànto plan; intentionHSK 2
打算dǎ suànto plan; to intendHSK 3
算suànregard as; to figureHSK 4
总算zǒng suànat long last; finallyHSK 5
计算jì suànto count; to calculateHSK 5
合算hé suànworthwhile; be a good dealHSK 6
算了suàn lelet it be; let it passHSK 6
算数suàn shùto count numbers; to keep to one's wordHSK 6

Stroke order for 算

Write 算 in 14 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.

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