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“scheme against” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinsuàn jì

Example

他总是算计别人。tā zǒng shì suàn jì bié rén

He is always scheming against others.

Illustration for 算计 (scheme against)

How to say “scheme against” in Chinese

“Scheme against” in Chinese is 算计 (suàn jì).

Uses deliberate calculation to steer another person into serving the planner's advantage.

Full entry for 算计: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 算计

他在公司里经常算计同事的职位。tā zài gōng sī lǐ jīng cháng suàn jì tóng shì de zhí wèi

He often schemes against his coworkers for their positions at the company.

Tips for using 算计

  • The word carries strong blame when it describes a person's actions, so it marks suspected intent rather than a simple mistake or an ordinary plan.

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