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上策

shàngcè
noun #23,822

Meanings

  1. 1 the best policy
  2. 2 the wisest course of action

Examples

HSK 2
早做准备才是上策。
Zǎo zuò zhǔnbèi cái shì shàngcè.
Preparing early is the wisest course of action.
HSK 3
和平解决才是上策。
Hépíng jiějué cái shì shàngcè.
A peaceful resolution is the best policy.
HSK 5
逃跑不是上策。
Táopǎo bùshì shàngcè.
Running away is not the best policy.

Tips

usage
上策 is typically used in the construction X才是上策 (X is the best policy) or X不是上策 (X is not the best policy). Contrast with 下策 (the worst policy) and 中策 (a middling plan).

Stroke Order

上 shàng
策 cè