这算

this counts as

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phrase Uncommon #7,120
this counts as Often used in rhetorical questions to challenge whether something really qualifies as what follows.
CH: 这算是好消息吗?
EN: Does this count as good news?

这算私人谈话吧?

This counts as a private conversation, right?

— 好人寥寥 (1992)

总之这算是幸福的烦恼吧?

All in all, I suppose this is a nice problem to have, right?

— 寄生虫 (2019)

这算个理由

That counts as a reason.

— 摔跤吧!爸爸 (2016)

一个热狗一杯饮料这算一份儿

One hot dog and one drink—that counts as one serving.

— 洗澡 (1999)