上策

shàngcè
noun #23,822

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 2
Zǎo zuò zhǔnbèi cái shì shàngcè.
Preparing early is the wisest course of action.
HSK 3
Hépíng jiějué cái shì shàngcè.
A peaceful resolution is the best policy.
HSK 5
Táopǎo bùshì shàngcè.
Running away is not the best policy.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

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