() — (verb) to calculate, to count; to count; to plan; (noun) plan; scheme; (noun) meter; gauge

Definition

计 (jì) is a more formal, written alternative to 算 — often used in set compounds (统计, 计划) or on its own for 'plan/scheme' (noun) and 'meter/gauge' (e.g. 温度计 thermometer). Prefer 算 in everyday speech.

verb
to calculateto countto countto plan
noun
planschememetergauge

Examples

  • Tā xiǎng chū le yí gè hǎo jì.
    He came up with a good plan.
  • Wǒ men xiān bǎ shù jù tǒng jì yí xià.
    Let's first compile the data.
  • Zhè ge wēn dù jì huài le.
    This thermometer is broken.

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