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How do you say "maths" in Chinese?
数学
shù xué
In Chinese, "maths" is 数学.
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Pronunciation
Say 'shoo' (falling tone) then 'shweh' (rising tone). Two syllables.
Writing and usage
Two characters. 数 means number (thirteen strokes), 学 means study (eight strokes). Literally 'number study'.
Example sentence
数学考试很难。
The maths exam is difficult.
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How to remember 数学
数 refers to numbers and counting, 学 is study. 数学 is literally the study of numbers and maths.
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Questions about 数学
How do you say "maths" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "maths" is 数学. It is a noun.
How is 数学 written in Chinese?
Two characters. 数 means number (thirteen strokes), 学 means study (eight strokes). Literally 'number study'.
How is 数学 used in a sentence?
Use 数学 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 数学考试很难。 (The maths exam is difficult.).
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