Chinese
jìsuànjī
Meaning: calculator
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

計算機
計
算
機
计算机
计
算
机

Example sentences

I need to use a calculator to solve this math problem.
他在這所大學讀本科,主修計算機科學。
他在这所大学读本科,主修计算机科学。
He is an undergraduate at this university, majoring in computer science.
雖然現在有計算機,但老爺子還是習慣用算盤。
虽然现在有计算机,但老爷子还是习惯用算盘。
Although there are calculators now, the old man is still used to using an abacus.
他在計算機編程方面有很強的專長。
他在计算机编程方面有很强的专长。
He has a strong specialty in computer programming.

Usage Notes

Refers to a calculator. In mainland China, it can also formally refer to a computer.

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