Chisanbop
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Chisanbop — or chisenbop (from Korean chi (ji) finger + sanpŏp (sanbeop) calculation[1] 지산법) is an abacus like finger counting method used to perform basic mathematical operations. According to The Complete Book of Chisanbop[2] by Hang Young Pai, chisanbop… … Wikipedia
Chisanbop — Chis•an•bop [[t]ˈtʃɪz ənˌbɒp[/t]] Trademark. math. trm a system of basic arithmetic calculations, esp. addition, counting on one s fingers • Etymology: 1975–80; < Korean chi finger +san(p) pǒp calculation, < MChin … From formal English to slang
Chisanbop — /chiz euhn bop /, Math., Trademark. a system for performing basic arithmetic calculations, esp. addition, by counting on one s fingers in a specified way. [ < Korean chi finger + san(p)pop calculation, < MChin, equiv. to Chin zhi suànfa] … Useful english dictionary
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