lam2 gai3諗計谂计
Jyutpinglam2 gai3
Yalelám gai
Definition
To brainstorm, think of ideas, or come up with a plan or solution.
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How it's used
This phrase is the standard way to express problem solving or strategizing in casual speech. It is more active and informal than the formal term 計劃, which is often used as a noun. Using 諗計 implies a sense of urgency or a need to overcome a specific obstacle.
Examples
Help me come up with a plan to settle this matter.
He is always thinking of ways to slack off, it is so annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
think of a little trick or plan
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 諗計 with 諗法, but 諗法 refers to an opinion or a way of thinking, whereas 諗計 is strictly about devising a scheme or a solution to a problem.
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