打算 dǎsuàn
plan / intend
打算 (dǎsuàn) means "plan / intend" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 打算
计划
jìhuà
plan (more formal)
决定
juédìng
decide
盆
pén
(measure word for pot/basin)
植物
zhíwù
plant
Frequently asked questions
What does 打算 (dǎsuàn) mean in Chinese?
打算 (dǎsuàn) means "plan / intend" in Chinese. 打算 (dǎsuàn) means "plan / intend" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 打算 in a sentence?
Use 打算 (dǎsuàn) the way you would use "plan / intend" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 打算?
Common words that pair with 打算 include 计划, 决定. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 打算 (dǎsuàn) and 准备 (zhǔnbèi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 打算 means "plan / intend"; 准备 means "prepare / get ready". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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