倒
数

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The word "倒数" is formed by directly combining the character "倒", which conveys meanings such as to invert or reverse, with the character "数", which means number or to count; this combination yields a compound word where the individual meanings merge to express the concept of a reciprocal in mathematics or the action of counting down in sequence.

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我们一起倒数五个数。

Wǒmen yīqǐ dàoshǔ wǔ gè shù.

Let's count down five numbers together.

新年倒数时大家很兴奋。

Xīnnián dàoshǔ shí dàjiā hěn xīngfèn.

Everyone is very excited during the New Year countdown.

五的倒数是零点二。

Wǔ de dàoshù shì líng diǎn èr.

The reciprocal of five is zero point two.

在数学考试中，他忘记了怎么求倒数。

Zài shùxué kǎoshì zhōng, tā wàngjìle zěnme qiú dàoshù.

In the math exam, he forgot how to find the reciprocal.

由于时间紧迫，我们只能进行倒数计时。

Yóuyú shíjiān jǐnpò, wǒmen zhǐ néng jìnxíng dàoshǔ jìshí.

Due to time constraints, we can only proceed with the countdown timer.

Word Definition - 倒数

dào shù to count backwards (from 10 down to 0); to count down; from the bottom (lines on a page); from the back (rows of seats); inverse number; reciprocal (math.)

Individual Character Details

倒 dǎo, dào
数 shǔ, shù, shuò