算清 (suàn qīng) — to calculate clearly, to settle (an account), to figure out (the exact amount/ratio)

Definition

A verb-object compound meaning to calculate or work something out to a clear, exact figure — typically an account, expense, or ratio. Negates as 算不清 (can't figure it out), as shown in the examples.

verb
to calculate clearlyto settle (an account)to figure out (the exact amount/ratio)

Examples

  • 算清
    Zhè bǐ zhàng nǐ suàn qīng le ma?
    Have you settled this account?
  • Zhè ge shù zì wǒ suàn bù qīng.
    I can't figure out this number.
  • 算清
    Tā suàn qīng le suǒ yǒu de fèi yòng.
    He calculated all the expenses clearly.

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