Definition
出谋划策 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to devise a strategy' or 'to come up with a plan'. It implies providing thoughtful, often sophisticated, advice or schemes. You can use it as a verb phrase in a sentence, typically followed by a prepositional phrase like 为某人出谋划策 ('to devise strategies for someone'). It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, suitable for discussions of planning, military tactics, or business strategies.
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to devise a strategyto come up with a plan (often for someone else)
Examples
- 出谋划策。Tā jīngcháng wèi lǐngdǎo chū móu huà cè.He often devises strategies for the leaders.
- 出谋划策，。Zhège tuánduì xūyào yǒurén lái chū móu huà cè, cáinéng yíngdé bǐsài.This team needs someone to come up with a plan in order to win the competition.
- ，出谋划策。Lìshǐ shàng, hěn duō móushì wèi jūnwáng chū móu huà cè.In history, many strategists devised schemes for monarchs.
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