盘算 (pán suan) — to calculate in one's mind; to weigh and consider carefully
Definition
盘算 means to weigh and calculate in one's mind, often for personal gain. Unlike 计算 (objective computing) or 谋划 (strategic planning), it carries a self-interested, sometimes scheming tone — closer to 算计.
verb
to calculate in one's mindto weigh and consider carefully
Examples
- 盘算。Tā zhèng zài xīn lǐ pán suan zhe xià yí bù de jì huà.He is mulling over the next step in his mind.
- 盘算。Tā zǒng shì pán suan zhe zěn me zhàn bié rén de pián yi.He is always scheming about how to take advantage of others.
- 盘算。Jīng lǐ zhèng zài pán suan chéng běn.The manager is calculating the costs in his head.
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