打主意 (dá) — to scheme, to devise a plan (often with a target in mind); to set one's sights on (someone or something), to try to obtain
Definition
A verb-object phrase meaning to scheme or cook up a plan, often with a specific target or self-serving goal. Often carries a slightly shady or calculating tone, unlike neutral 计划 jìhuà (plan/plan to).
verb
to schemeto devise a plan (often with a target in mind)to set one's sights on (someone or something)to try to obtain
Examples
- 。Tā yì zhí zài dǎ nà ge zhí wèi de zhǔ yì.He's been scheming for that position all along.
- ，。Nǐ bié dǎ wǒ de zhǔ yì, wǒ bú huì bāng nǐ de.Don't try to use me — I won't help you.
- 。Tā men zhèng zài dǎ yí gè zhuàn qián de zhǔ yì.They're cooking up a plan to make money.
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