Definition
从长计议 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to take time to think something over carefully and make a long-term plan.' It emphasizes a deliberate, unhurried approach rather than rushing into a decision. You can use it when discussing major life choices, business strategies, or any situation where patience and thorough planning are needed.
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to deliberate at length and plan for the long termto take one's time making a decision
Examples
- ，从长计议，。Guānyú tóuzī de shì, wǒmen zuìhǎo cōng cháng jì yì, bùyào zhāojí.Regarding the investment, we'd better take time to plan long-term and not rush.
- ，从长计议。Yímín shì yí ge dà juédìng, nǐ yào cōng cháng jì yì zài zuò xuǎnzé.Immigrating is a big decision — you should think it over carefully before choosing.
- 从长计议，。Gōngsī de wèilái fāzhǎn xūyào cōng cháng jì yì, bù néng zhǐ kàn yǎnqián.The company's future development requires long-term planning — you can't just focus on the present.
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