百年大计

百年大計
bǎiniándàjì
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 a project of vital and lasting importance
  2. 2 a plan for the long term
  3. 3 a matter of generational consequence

Examples

Jiàoyù shì guójiā de bǎiniándàjì.
Education is a matter of vital, long-term importance to the nation.
Huánjìng bǎohù nǎi bǎiniándàjì, bùnéng jígōngjìnlì.
Environmental protection is a long-term project; we mustn't chase short-term gains.
Chéngshì guīhuà shì bǎiniándàjì, bìxū shènzhòng juécè.
Urban planning is a project for the next century — decisions must be made carefully.

Tips

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Formal — common in editorials, government speeches, and serious essays. Rare in casual conversation.

Stroke Order

bǎi
nián