Definition
计策 (jì cè) refers to a clever, often deceptive plan designed to outwit an opponent, especially in military or political contexts. It is more specific and cunning than 策略 (cè lüè 'strategy/tactic'), which is a broader method for achieving a goal. 战略 (zhàn lüè) is high-level, long-term strategy, while 对策 (duì cè) is a countermeasure for a particular problem.
noun
stratagema calculated plan or scheme (often involving cleverness or deception)a military or political maneuver designed to outwit an opponent
Easily confused
- 计算jì suànlook-aliketo calculate; to compute; to count
Examples
- ，计策。Wèile yíngdé shìchǎng, tāmen xiǎng chū le yí gè qiǎomiào de jì cè.In order to win the market, they came up with a clever stratagem.
- 计策。Sūn Wǔ de jì cè bāngzhù Wú guó dǎ le hěnduō shèngzhàng.Sun Wu's stratagems helped the Wu state win many battles.
- ，计策。Miàn duì kùnnán, tā zǒng shì néng xiǎng chū qímiào de jì cè.Faced with difficulties, he can always come up with ingenious stratagems.
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