Wooden Chinese abacus – 13 rows – black
$24.90
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Availability: 951 in stock
Characteristics
– 13 rows
– Size: 24.6 x 12.2 cm
– Made of solid wood, reinforced with brass fittings
Which Chinese abacus to choose?
The Chinese abacus is an excellent tool for helping children better grasp math concepts. Addition and subtraction operations are performed very intuitively.
This wooden model is both robust and high-quality, reinforced with a metal frame and a satin finish that is easy to clean.
This model represents the traditional Chinese abacus, known as the suanpan (蒜篦) or formerly written as xiépián (ç®ç¯¦) or suÇŽn pán (速算盤). The frame is made of dense birch wood, significantly enhancing the sense of quality. The beads are made of cedar, a dense and pleasant material. They slide smoothly on the wooden rods.
Explanation of the Chinese abacus
This abacus is not only a beautiful instrument but also very functional. The beads move quickly and accurately on the rods. The abacus features beads on wires, with one bead above the crossbar representing five. It is used as follows: When adding a number like “8,” three beads are slid onto the lower rod, and one bead representing 5 tens is pushed down the rod against the crossbar.
The cedar beads are large enough to be easily grasped by young children’s fingers, facilitating learning. Older users will find it easier to use compared to Western-style abacuses.
In addition to addition and subtraction, the Chinese abacus is also a very good tool for learning multiplication and division.