An abacus is an analog calculator made from planks, sticks, and beads. It looks like this and it can be used for fundamentary mathematics. This is a Japanese example. The Chinese example has extra beads. I learned how to use an abacus, actually Chinese style, through my Chinese nanny and it kinda helped with mental arithmatics immensely when I was a kid. I even gave a Russian style abacus (счёты [shchjoty]) to my friend's little sister as a gift, a much easier version. So, this is the question. Do you know how to use an abacus? |
| "Mamma Mia!" was Abba's cuss, I believe. And I think you use it in the same scenarios that you'd say "holy shit" and the like. |
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KittenCuddler said: Oh, it must be because the file name in question is in Arabic or Farsi, AKA right-to-left scripts. Here it is.Also, your image isn't working  |
| i read an article which claimed that using an abacus helped improve memory. i bought one for that purpose. pretty fun to use. i think it improved my memory and visualization skills. pretty easy to learn. the lower beads each count as 1 if they're touching the center bar. the upper beads count as 5 if they're touching the center bar. each stick is one digit. think i'll randomly add and subtract some numbers right now. |
| No, I don't know how to use it, even tho it was supposed to be "helpfull tool" at primary school I never learnt how to use it, usually when doing anykind of mathematical calculations [if I have to do, cause I don't do that out of pleasure/hobby] than I use my mind/paper + pen with handwriting/calculator in phone or pc |
| abacus? Bruh I can barely pay the water bill.. Soon I will be drinking water from public places and washing dishes at the park or have to sneak into the university and take a shower |
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| We had an abacus in my first and second grade (American) school, however it was never formally taught to us and we all just messed around with it. Nobody I know can use it and neither can I. |
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| I played Ao Oni in highschool so I briefly knew how the japanese used them because of a puzzle. I have since forgotten since it has been over a decade. |
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| I haven't used one since I was 5 or 6. Yeah I do they're plenty of fun. |
| I think I know how to use one. But it's possible I don't know, as I don't understand what anybody would want with one. |
| その目だれの目？ |
| Yes, I learned to use it in primary school. Didn't remember we did until I saw this topic, but I do know how to use it. |
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