打算

dǎ suàn
HSK 2Noun (名)Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

n
A common noun. Often used with 有, 没有, 新, 好 etc.
plan; intention; idea (regarding the direction or method of an action)
关于行动的方向、方法等的想法；念头。
Words:
新打算计划打算
Synonyms:
筹划想法念头计划意图盘算
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)对(duì)未(wèi)来(lái)有(yǒu)一(yí)个(gè)新(xīn)打(dǎ)算(suàn)。
    He has a new plan for the future.
v
Often followed by a verb phrase indicating the planned action (e.g., 打算 + V). Less formal than 计划.
to plan (to do something); to intend
考虑；计划。
Words:
打算创业打算走路打算出发
Synonyms:
考虑安排准备考量规划计划筹算谋划盘算预备策划筹划
Antonyms:
草率即兴
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)打(dǎ)算(suàn)下(xià)个(gè)月(yuè)去(qù)旅(lǚ)行(xíng)。
    I plan to travel next month.
  2. 他(tā)打(dǎ)算(suàn)创(chuàng)业(yè)，开(kāi)一(yì)家(jiā)自(zì)己(jǐ)的(de)公(gōng)司(sī)。
    He plans to start a business and open his own company.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
dǎ dá打

hit; strike; beat

HSK 2
suàn算

to calculate numbers