数 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- act verb To do something; to take action.
- count verb To say numbers in order, or to work out the total number of something.
- multiplicity noun The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
- number noun A value used to count, measure, or label something.
- routine noun A fixed sequence of actions regularly followed.
Senses
数 is used for these senses in English:
- act (countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.
- count The act of counting or tallying a quantity.
- hoi polloi (collective) The common people; the masses. (Used with or without the definite article.)
- multiplicity A large indeterminate number.
- number (countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
- routine A set piece of an entertainer's act.
act — full definition
- verb To do something; to take action.
- verb To perform a role in a play, film, or show.
- verb To behave in a particular way.
- noun Something done; a deed.
- noun A law passed by a legislative body.
count — full definition
- verb To say numbers in order, or to work out the total number of something.
- verb To matter or be of significance.
- noun The total reached by counting; a tally.
- noun A nobleman ranking below a duke and above a baron in some European countries.