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盘算
pánsuan
Description
"盘算"的意思是在心里想事情，考虑怎么做，或者计算钱和东西。
"盘算" means to think about something in your mind, consider how to do it, or calculate money and things.
我们做重要决定以前，常常会好好盘算一下。
Before making important decisions, we often carefully 盘算.
Meanings
盘算pánsuan
to calculate; to think over carefully
他心里盘算着怎么用这笔钱。
He is figuring out how to use this money.
盘算pánsuan
a plan or calculation in one's mind
他有自己的盘算。
He has his own plans.
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Notes
- Etymology
盘 (to examine/turn over) + 算 (to calculate), meaning to turn something over in the mind.
- Nuance
often implies private, careful mental calculation, sometimes about personal gain.
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