Chinese phrase
按〜算？ àn 〜 suàn
Meaning
Is it calculated by ___?
When to use it
Asks whether an amount is calculated by a stated unit. It is common when asking about rent, fees, or rates.
Example dialogue
房租 按 天 算？ fáng zū àn tiān suàn
Is the rent calculated by the day?
不是，房租是按月算。 bú shì fáng zū shì àn yuè suàn
No, the rent is calculated by the month.