算是 suànshì considered to be
considered to be; at last
How to remember 算是: 算 calculate + 是 is = considered to be.
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How it is used
- "Counts as / can be considered" - 这算是成功了 (zhè suànshì chénggōng le) this counts as a success, 他算是专家 (tā suànshì zhuānjiā) he qualifies as an expert.
- Grants that something loosely fits a category, often with a hint of 'more or less / finally'; also 'at last' - 总算是做完了.
- Colloquial; softens or qualifies a claim.