Definition
计划 (jì huà) is the most general word for 'plan' in Chinese, used as both a noun (a plan) and a verb (to plan). It is broader than 设计 (design a specific thing), 方案 (a concrete proposal), 策划 (organize an event), 规划 (long-term systematic planning), and 筹划 (prepare logistics). Use 计划 for everyday planning like making a schedule or a project plan.
noun
planprojectprogram
verb
to planto map out
Measure word · 个, 项
Easily confused
- 激化jī huàsound-aliketo intensify, to become more acute
Examples
- 计划。Wǒ jì huà míngtiān qù kàn diànyǐng.I plan to go see a movie tomorrow.
- 计划。Zhège jì huà xūyào dàjiā tóngyì.This plan needs everyone's agreement.
- 计划。Zhè shì yí xiàng zhòngyào de jì huà.This is an important project.
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