倒數

倒数
dàoshù
  1. inverse number
  2. reciprocal (math.)

CEDICT

math

Homographs

倒數 dàoshǔ
  1. to count backwards (from 10 down to 0)
  2. to count down
  3. from the bottom (lines on a page)
  4. from the back (rows of seats)

Entry Composition

1 倒 dào
  1. to invert; to place upside down or frontside back
  2. to pour out
  3. to tip out; to dump
  4. inverted; upside down; reversed
  5. to go backward
  6. contrary to what one might expect; but; yet
2 數 shù
  1. number; figure
  2. several; a few