syun3 sik1算式
Jyutpingsyun3 sik1
Yalesyun sīk
Definition
An algebraic expression or mathematical formula.
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How it's used
Used primarily in academic or formal mathematics contexts, this term refers specifically to the written representation of a calculation. While it is a standard noun, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing schoolwork or technical problems. It is almost always paired with the measure word 條.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
It seems like this expression was calculated incorrectly.
Do you know how to solve this expression?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 數學題, which refers to the entire math problem or question, whereas 算式 strictly refers to the mathematical expression itself.
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