谋 (móu) - To plan & to scheme

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móu ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

谋 · móu

To plan;

to scheme;

to strategize;

to seek;

to consult;

a plan or strategy.

To planto schemeto strategize

Usage highlights

To planStrategyTo seek profitTo conspireTo plan for livelihoodCounselor

Synonyms

  • 计— plan, scheme
  • 策— strategy, plan
  • 图— plot, scheme

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, impulsive
  • 愚— foolish, stupid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is devising a strategy (谋划).
  • We need to plan carefully (周密地谋).
  • She sought employment (谋职).
  • They conspired against the government (谋反).

Collocations

  • To plan(谋划)
  • Strategy(谋略)
  • To seek profit(谋利)
  • To conspire(谋叛)
  • To plan for livelihood(谋生)
  • Counselor(谋士)

Idioms

  • Plan deeply and think far(深谋远虑)
  • Conspire for rebellion(图谋不轨)
  • A stratagem within a stratagem(计中有谋)
  • Seek common ground while reserving differences(求同存谋)
  • Young and inexperienced(少不更谋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '谋' is associated with wisdom, foresight, and strategic thinking.
  • The character appears in many classical texts on military strategy and statecraft.
  • Historical figures known for their strategic planning were often described as '谋士' (strategists).

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