算计

算計

suànjì

verb HSK 7 #10,527

Meanings

1 to calculate
2 to scheme against
3 to plot

Characters

to plan; to scheme

Examples

他总是算计别人。

Tā zǒngshì suànjì biérén.

He is always scheming against others.

做生意要会算计成本。

Zuò shēngyì yào huì suànjì chéngběn.

Doing business requires knowing how to calculate costs.

Tips

usage

算计 has two distinct uses: (1) neutral — to calculate or reckon; (2) negative — to scheme or plot against someone. Context determines the meaning.

Stroke Order

算 suàn

计 jì