猷 (yóu) - Plan, scheme, strategy & refers to a well-thought-out plan or strategy, often

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猷 · yóu

Plan, scheme, strategy;

refers to a well-thought-out plan or strategy, often used in formal or literary contexts.

Plan, scheme, strategyrefers to a well-thought-out plan or strategy, often

Usage highlights

Grand strategyGreat planMilitary strategyDivine planLongStrategic planning

Synonyms

  • 谋— plan, scheme
  • 策— strategy, plan
  • 计— scheme, calculation
  • 略— strategy, plan

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 冒— impetuous, rash

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He devised a brilliant strategy (宏猷).
  • The government's grand plan (鸿猷) for development.
  • Ancient military strategies (兵猷) are still studied today.
  • This was his master plan (神猷) all along.

Collocations

  • Grand strategy(宏猷)
  • Great plan(鸿猷)
  • Military strategy(兵猷)
  • Divine plan(神猷)
  • Long-term scheme(远猷)
  • Strategic planning(猷划)

Idioms

  • Grand plans and great strategies(鸿猷伟略)
  • Brilliant strategies and divine calculations(神猷妙算)
  • Deep strategies and far-reaching plans(深猷远计)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese texts to describe strategic planning by rulers or military leaders.
  • Carries connotations of wisdom, foresight, and careful planning rather than simple schemes.
  • Frequently appears in historical and literary contexts rather than everyday modern speech.

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