算计

算計

suànjì

verb HSK 7-9 #10,527

Meanings

1 to calculate
2 to scheme against
3 to plot

Characters

to plan; to scheme

Examples

HSK 3

他总是算计别人。

Tā zǒngshì suànjì biérén.

He is always scheming against others.

HSK 7-9

做生意要会算计成本。

Zuòshēngyì 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