掐指一算 — “To quickly calculate or estimate, often by counting on one's fingers”
掐指一算 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to quickly calculate or estimate, often by counting on one's fingers”. To make a rough mental calculation; to figure out quickly. Literally, “Pinch fingers and calculate”.
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What does 掐指一算 mean?
掐指一算 (qiā zhǐ yī suàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to quickly calculate or estimate, often by counting on one's fingers”.
How do you pronounce 掐指一算?
掐指一算 is pronounced qiā zhǐ yī suàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 掐指一算 literally mean?
Literally, 掐指一算 means “Pinch fingers and calculate”. It is used to mean “to quickly calculate or estimate, often by counting on one's fingers”.
What is the Chinese definition of 掐指一算?
扳着指头一算