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出谋划策

出謀劃策
chūmóu-huàcè
idiom #27,518

Meanings

  1. 1 to devise strategies
  2. 2 to give advice and make plans
  3. 3 to offer ideas and suggestions

Examples

他为公司的未来发展出谋划策。
Tā wèi gōngsī de wèilái fāzhǎn chūmóuhuàcè.
He devised strategies for the company's future development.
军师的职责就是为将领出谋划策。
Jūn shī de zhízé jiùshì wèi jiànglǐng chūmóuhuàcè.
The military advisor's duty is to devise plans and strategies for the commander.

Tips

usage
Can be used positively (wise counsel) or negatively (scheming). The context determines whether it praises or criticizes the planner.
memory
Literally 'put out schemes, draw up strategies' — picture a strategist unrolling a map and marking battle plans.

Stroke Order

出 chū
谋 móu
划 huà
策 cè