The Chinese Radical: 算


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Meaning
calculate    算

Explanation

Used in these characters:
HSK 3
to calculate, to compute, regard as, to figure
suàn
From top: bamboo 竹, the image of an abacus 目 [= counting board], and two hands 廾 (twice this hand 屮 with the fingers 山 towards the top; simplified & combined)
I use the bamboo abacus with both hands to calculate.  
no HSK
to seize, to usurp
cuàn
Top: calculate 算 (I use the bamboo 竹 abacus 目 with both hands 廾 to calculate.), bottom: nose 厶
I calculate and my nose whats to seize an object.  
no HSK
to compile, edit, bun (of hair)
zuǎn
Top: calculate 算 (I use the bamboo 竹 abacus 目 with both hands 廾 to calculate.), bottom: thread 糸
You have to calculate and need threads (here: package strings), when: compiling [e.g. deliveries].  
no HSK
to hold, to grip, to grasp
zuàn
Left: hand 扌, right: to compile, edit 纂 (You have to calculate 算 and need threads 糸, when: compiling [e.g. deliveries])
The hand that compiles, has a hold on it.  

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