算计
suànji
Description
“算计”有两个意思：一个是计算、打算，另一个是偷偷地想办法害别人或占别人便宜。
"算计" has two meanings: one is to calculate or plan, the other is to secretly try to harm others or take advantage of them.
当它表示“害人”的时候，是不好的意思。
When it means "to harm others," it has a negative connotation.
Meanings
算计suànji
to calculate; to figure out; to plan
我算计了一下，钱不够用。
I did the math and found I don't have enough money.
算计suànji
to scheme against; to plot to harm someone
他一直在背后算计我。
He has been scheming against me behind my back.
算计suànji
careful planning; calculation
这件事需要好好算计。
This matter needs careful planning.
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Notes
- Etymology
算 (to calculate) + 计 (plan/scheme), combining into either neutral planning or negative plotting.
- Nuance
In the 'scheme against' sense it is clearly negative; context decides which meaning applies.
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