盘算

• Pinyin: pán suàn
• Desglose de hanzi: 盘 = 舟 + 皿 (round vessel, examine carefully); 算 = 竹 + 目 + 廾 (calculate with an abacus)

Significado

calcular y planificar con detalle; hacer cálculos/planes (a veces con intención interesada)

Can describe practical planning or self-interested scheming. In neutral contexts it means careful deliberation; in negative contexts it implies cunning calculation for personal gain.

Ejemplos

1. 他在心里盘算着如何在有限预算内完成项目。
2. 奶奶仔细地盘算着过节要买哪些食材。
3. 那个商人总在盘算自己能从中获得多少利益。

Guía de uso

Contexto: planning, finance, daily life

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 她早就盘算好了每一步该怎么走，胸有成竹。(She had already carefully planned every step of what to do and was fully confident.)
• 经理正在盘算下季度的人员调配和预算分配方案。(The manager is working out the staffing and budget allocation plan for next quarter.)

Incorrecto

• 我盘算了这道数学题 — use 计算 for solving mathematical problems; 盘算 refers to personal planning or strategic scheming

Origen e historia

盘 (examine, review carefully) + 算 (calculate, reckon)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal