Definition
盘算 means to calculate or weigh options carefully in one's mind, often with a sense of deliberation or scheming. It differs from 算计 (suàn jì), which more strongly implies plotting against someone, and from 策划 (cè huà), which focuses on organizing events or campaigns.
verb
to calculate in one's mindto weigh and consider carefully
Examples
- 盘算。Tā zhèngzài xīnli pán suan zhe xià yí bù de jìhuà.He is mulling over the next step in his mind.
- 盘算。Tā zǒngshì pán suan zhe zěnme zhàn biérén de piányi.He is always scheming about how to take advantage of others.
- 盘算。Jīnglǐ zhèngzài pán suan chéngběn.The manager is calculating the costs in his head.
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