dǎ​suàn​pán

to use an abacus

dǎ​suàn​pán to use an abacus

  1. verb
    to play
    to play (certain sports or games like ball games, cards, or chess)
  2. abacus
    a traditional Chinese counting tool consisting of a rectangular wooden frame with beads on rods

dǎ​suàn​pán to be calculating

  1. verb
    to mark; to apply
    to mark (a seal or stamp); to type (on a keyboard); to apply (wax, grease, or paint)
  2. calculation
    a plan, scheme, or calculation of one's own interests