Meaning
战略 refers to long-term, overarching plans and approaches, especially in military, political, or business contexts. It emphasizes high-level planning that considers the big picture rather than immediate tactical details. The term combines 战 (war/battle) and 略 (plan/summary), originally rooted in military strategy but now widely used in business, politics, and general planning.
Usage
战略 is formal and commonly used in professional, academic, and governmental contexts. It often appears in compounds like 战略性 (strategic) or 战略目标 (strategic goal). Native speakers distinguish 战略 (long-term strategy) from 战术 (short-term tactics). It collocates frequently with words like 制定 (formulate), 实施 (implement), and 调整 (adjust).
Examples
- 01公司需要制定长远的发展战略。.The company needs to formulate a long-term development strategy.
- 02这是一个具有战略意义的决定。.This is a decision of strategic significance.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个战略
- 项一项战略
Common collocations
- 制定战略to formulate a strategy
- 战略目标strategic goal
- 战略合作strategic cooperation
- 发展战略development strategy
Antonyms
Origin
The term originated in military contexts, combining 战 (warfare) and 略 (strategic planning). It entered modern Chinese vocabulary during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as China modernized its military terminology, and has since expanded to business and general planning contexts.