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算

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The word "打算" is formed by combining the character "打", which originally denotes physical action like striking but here extends to general action, with "算", meaning to calculate or reckon; together they create a compound where "算" provides the core idea of planning or calculation, and "打" emphasizes the actionable aspect, yielding the meaning to plan or intend.

Example Sentences Hide

我打算去北京。

Wǒ dǎsuàn qù Běijīng.

I plan to go to Beijing.

你将来有什么打算？

Nǐ jiānglái yǒu shénme dǎsuàn?

What are your plans for the future?

我打算明年学习中文。

Wǒ dǎsuàn míngnián xuéxí Zhōngwén.

I plan to study Chinese next year.

如果你打算旅行，最好提前预订酒店。

Rúguǒ nǐ dǎsuàn lǚxíng, zuìhǎo tíqián yùdìng jiǔdiàn.

If you plan to travel, it's best to book a hotel in advance.

根据公司的长远打算，我们需要开发新的市场。

Gēnjù gōngsī de chángyuǎn dǎsuàn, wǒmen xūyào kāifā xīn de shìchǎng.

According to the company's long-term plans, we need to develop new markets.

Word Definition - 打算

dǎ suàn to plan; to intend; to calculate; plan; intention; calculation; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

打 dá, dǎ
算 suàn