约数 (yuē shù) — approximate number, round figure; (mathematics) divisor, factor
Definition
Two unrelated meanings: in math, a divisor (a number that divides another exactly); in general use, an approximate or round number. Watch the context — these senses never overlap.
noun
approximate numberround figure(mathematics) divisorfactor
Examples
- 约数，。Wǒ zhī xū yào yí gè yuē shù, bú yòng tài jīng què.I just need an approximate number; it doesn't have to be too precise.
- 6约数1、2、3、6。6 De yuē shù yǒu 1, 2, 3, 6.The divisors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6.
- 约数。Nǐ xiān bǎ yuē shù rén shù gào sù wǒ.First tell me the approximate number of people.
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