Usage of 计划 (jì huà)
The word 计划 can be used both as a noun meaning 'plan' and as a verb meaning 'to plan'. It often appears in contexts related to organizing activities, projects, or future intentions.
Common Collocations
- 制定计划 (zhìdìng jìhuà): to formulate a plan, used in formal or business contexts.
- 旅行计划 (lǚxíng jìhuà): travel plan, common in everyday conversation.
- 计划去 (jìhuà qù): plan to go, used when expressing intentions.
Notes
When used as a verb, 计划 often precedes another verb to indicate intention, e.g., 计划学习 (plan to study). It is more formal than some synonyms like 打算 (dǎsuàn), which is more casual. Avoid confusing 计划 with 设计 (shèjì), which means 'design' and focuses more on the creative aspect rather than the overall plan.