Strategy

Pronunciation:ˈstræt.ə.dʒi
ENZH

Quick Translations

  • 策略
  • 战术
  • 战略

Definitions

noun

Definition

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

In ZH

为了实现长期或总体目标而设计的行动计划。

Examples

  • The cat devised a clever strategy to sneak up on the unsuspecting cucumber, only to find it was actually a pickle!
  • In a shocking strategy twist, a local bakery is now offering free cookies with every purchase of a diet plan!
  • After watching too many cooking shows, my friend's strategy for dinner is to simply order takeout and pretend she made it herself.

Cultural Notes

In business and military contexts, 'strategy' is often used to discuss long-term planning and tactical decisions.

verb

Definition

To devise a strategy.

In ZH

设计策略。

Examples

  • He decided to strategy his way through the maze of life by using a GPS app for everything, including his breakfast!
  • After a week of deliberation, they finally managed to strategy their way out of doing the dishes for a whole month!
  • The team had to strategy how to convince their boss that a four-day work week was the best idea since sliced bread.

Cultural Notes

While the verb form 'strategy' is less common, it can be used humorously or informally in conversation to describe planning.