Definition
运筹帷幄 is a four-character idiom that originally meant 'to devise battle strategy inside a general's tent.' Today it is used figuratively for someone who masterminds and directs operations from behind the scenes, especially in business or management contexts. It has a formal, literary tone.
phrase
(figurative) to mastermind plans from behind the scenesto orchestrate and direct operations(literal) to devise military strategy inside a command tent
Examples
- 运筹帷幄，。Tā zài zǒngbù yùn chóu-wéi wò, zhǐhuī zhe quánguó de shìchǎng huódòng.He orchestrates strategies at headquarters and directs marketing campaigns across the country.
- 运筹帷幄，。Méiyǒu tā zài hòufāng yùn chóu-wéi wò, zhǐhuī, zhège xiàngmù bù kěnéng ànshí wánchéng.Without his behind-the-scenes planning, this project could not have been completed on time.
- 运筹帷幄，。Zhè wèi lǎozǒng shànyú yùn chóu-wéi wò, jué shèng qiān lǐ zhī wài.This CEO is skilled at planning strategies from the rear and winning far-away battles.
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