计划
jìhuà
The English word 'plan' is translated into Chinese as 计划 (jìhuà).
计划 refers to a set of intended actions. It can be used as a noun to mean 'a plan' or as a verb to mean 'to plan'.
Meaning: set of intended actions (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The first character, 计 (jì), literally means to count or calculate.
Which one should you use?
While 计划 refers to formal or structured plans, the word 打算 (dǎsuàn) is used for more casual, personal intentions or 'plans' to do something.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 计划 functions as both a noun (a plan) and a verb (to plan).
How do you pronounce it?
jìhuà
Did you know?
- The character 计 (jì) originally depicted a bamboo slip used for counting, reflecting a time when planning was synonymous with physical tallying. This highlights the deeply mathematical origin of planning in Chinese culture.
- The character 划 (huà) in 计划 can also mean 'to scratch' or 'to divide'. In this context, it represents the act of drawing a line or defining boundaries to structure a goal.
- The character 计 (jì) can also be used in the word 计程表 (jìchéngbiǎo), which means 'odometer'. This shows how the core concept of 'counting' extends from abstract planning to physical distance tracking.
Examples in context
- 计划行不通。The plan isn't workable.This sentence is useful for describing a plan that is not workable with the word 计划.Tatoeba #9992056 by GlossaMatik, translation #10372355 by DaoSeng
- 计划行得通。The plan is workable.Tatoeba #9992057 by GlossaMatik, translation #10372356 by DaoSeng
- 这计划如何？How is this plan?This sentence is useful for asking about the status of a plan with the word 计划.Tatoeba #10012786 by GlossaMatik, translation #10372367 by DaoSeng
- 我们需要制定一个周密的计划来解决这个问题。We need to develop a meticulous plan to solve this problem.
- 我们打算今年夏天去旅行。We plan to travel this summer.
- 我正在规划我们的周末行程。I'm planning our weekend itinerary.
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Example conversation
Wei and Jiayi are discussing their upcoming trip.
- 伟 Wei佳怡，你准备好旅行计划了吗？Jiāyí, nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo lǚxíng jìhuà le ma?Jiayi, have you prepared the travel plan?
- 佳怡 Jiayi还没有，我还在想。Hái méiyǒu, wǒ hái zài xiǎng.Not yet, I am still thinking.
- 伟 Wei我的计划很简单，只要休息。Wǒ de jìhuà hěn jiǎndān, zhǐyào xiūxi.My plan is simple, just to rest.
- 佳怡 Jiayi这个计划太无聊了！Zhège jìhuà tài wúliáo le!That plan is too boring!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
