calculate and compare; argue; plan
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to calculate and compare; to be calculative; to haggle over
neutralOften used with a negative connotation of being overly concerned with petty gains and losses.
Tā他
cóng从
bù不
jì计
jiào较
gè个
rén人
de的
dé得
shī失
。
He never haggles over personal gains and losses.
Jīn斤
jīn斤
jì计
jiào较
de的
rén人
wǎng往
wǎng往
bú不
shòu受
huān欢
yíng迎
。
People who are overly calculating are often unpopular.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Bié别
wèi为
le了
zhè这
diǎn点
xiǎo小
shì事
hé和
tā他
jì计
jiào较
。
Don't argue with him over such a trivial matter.
verb
to argue; to dispute; to bicker
neutralUsually refers to minor arguments or verbal disputes, not serious debates.
Wǒ我
bù不
tóng同
nǐ你
jì计
jiào较
，
děng等
nǐ你
qì气
píng平
le了
zài再
shuō说
。
I won't argue with you; we'll talk after you've calmed down.
Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
cháng常
cháng常
wèi为
le了
shuí谁
xǐ洗
wǎn碗
ér而
jì计
jiào较
bàn半
tiān天
。
The two of them often argue for ages about who should do the dishes.
verb
to plan; to consider; to discuss
formalA slightly literary or formal usage, meaning to deliberate or make plans about something.
Cǐ此
shì事
zàn暂
qiě且
bú不
lùn论
，
rì日
hòu后
zài再
zuò作
jì计
jiào较
。
Let's not discuss this matter for now; we'll make plans later.
Jù具
tǐ体
de的
hé合
zuò作
xì细
jié节
，
wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
xiáng详
xì细
jì计
jiào较
yī一
xià下
。
We need to consider the specific details of the cooperation carefully.