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算了
suǎn le
forget it
算了吧，别再争论了。
Forget it, don't argue anymore.
informal
To give up on something or stop doing something; to let go of a matter.
这件事算了吧，没必要再纠结了。
Let's drop this matter, there's no need to dwell on it anymore.
算了，我还是不去了。
Forget it, I'm not going after all.
Often used to express resignation, giving up, or dismissing a topic.
informal
To stop counting or calculating; to stop doing something.
算了，别再算账了。
Forget it, stop calculating the bill.
Can be used to stop an ongoing action, especially when someone is counting or calculating.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of '算了' can vary slightly depending on the context. Pay attention to the tone and situation to determine whether it means 'forget it,' 'never mind,' or 'stop doing something.'
Gold Rule
Polite Refusal
'算了' is a polite way to refuse or dismiss something without being too direct. It can soften the tone of a refusal.
Word Origin
Combination of 算了 (suǎn le), where 算了 means 'to calculate' or 'to stop doing something,' and 了 (le) is a particle indicating completion or change of state.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to express giving up, dismissing a topic, or stopping an action. It can be used to soften a refusal or to suggest moving on from a discussion.
Word Breakdown
算了
to calculate or to stop doing something
root了
particle indicating completion or change of state
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