算计 (suàn jì) — to calculate, to reckon, to plan; to scheme, to plot (against someone)
Definition
算计 covers both neutral planning ('to figure out, plan') and the negative sense 'to scheme against someone.' Compare 计算 (pure calculation) and 谋划 (strategic planning without the scheming sense).
verb
to calculateto reckonto planto schemeto plot (against someone)
Examples
- 算计。Wǒ zài suàn jì zhè ge yuè de kāi zhī.I am calculating this month's expenses.
- 算计。Bié suàn jì zì jǐ de péng you.Don't scheme against your own friends.
- 算计。Wǒ suàn jì zhe zěn me ān pái shí jiān.I'm figuring out how to arrange the time.
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