算计 suànjì to reckon
to reckon; to calculate; to plan; to expect; to scheme
How to remember 算计: 算 calculate + 计 calculate = to reckon.
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How it is used
- To calculate/figure out, often with a scheming edge - 他心里在算计 (tā xīnlǐ zài suànjì) he's working the angles.
- Negative sense 'to scheme against someone': 被人算计了 (bèi rén suànjì le) to be schemed against, set up.
- Neutral sense too: 算计着日子 to count down the days; context sets the tone. Colloquial.