What is the difference between 打算 (dǎ suàn) and 计划 (jì huà) 计划 means 'to plan' (v) ; 'plan' (n) When you 计划 (plan) something, you are formulating a workable plan with at least some form of mental calculations, and the objective should be a specific one For example, 政府計劃[十年內逐步削減赤字, 達到收支平衡] Which is a very specific objective A '计划' is a 'plan'