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算计
suàn ji
Meaning
- to calculate
- to plan
- to scheme
Definition
指计算、考虑或暗中谋划损害别人。
To calculate, consider, or scheme against someone.
Usage
可用于日常计算数字、慎重考虑事情，也可用于贬义指耍心眼、暗中谋划。
Used for everyday calculation, careful consideration, or in a negative sense meaning to scheme or plot.
Examples
- 1 他在心里算计了一下总价，发现超出预算了。(He calculated the total price in his mind and found it exceeded the budget.)
- 2 她做事总是算计得很周全，从不冒失。(She always plans things thoroughly and never acts rashly.)
- 3 你别以为我不知道你在背后算计我。(Don't think I don't know you're scheming behind my back.)
- 4 我们得算计一下时间，看能不能赶上午餐。(We need to consider the time to see if we can make it for lunch.)
- 5 他是个精于算计的人，从不吃亏。(He is a shrewd person who never loses out.)
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