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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
策略cèlüètacticsHSK 6, n, 23 strokes, rank #3355, Hard
策略cèlüèto be tactfulHSK 6, n, 23 strokes, rank #3355, Hard
cèlüè(ce4lu:e4)ce lu:e T4
  1. 1tactics
  2. 2to be tactful
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March 24, 2026

策略cèlüè(ce4lu:e4)

策略 (cè lüè) refers to a plan or method designed to achieve a specific goal, often used in contexts such as business, military strategy, or personal development. It emphasizes careful thought and planning, often involving a series of tactical steps to navigate complex situations effectively.

Strokes23Frequency#3355DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, strategy has historical significance, particularly influenced by texts like 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, which emphasizes the importance of planning and tactics in both warfare and business.

Memory tip

Think of 策 (cè) as a 'plan' with the radical for 'bamboo' indicating careful crafting, combined with 略 (lüè) which sounds like 'leap', as in leaping into action with a well-thought-out strategy. Imagine an archer who has a bamboo bow, skillfully planning each shot to hit their target.

Meanings of 策略

cèlüè(ce4lu:e4)
1tactics
2to be tactful
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策略Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3355Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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战术 (zhànshù) — use 战术 when referring to specific tactics or methods employed in the execution of a strategy, while 策略 refers to the overarching plan.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the usage of 策略 in formal contexts, as it may imply a level of strategic depth that simple terms like 计划 (jì huà, plan) do not convey. Common collocations include '制定策略' (formulate strategy) and '实施策略' (implement strategy). Note the correct tones to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 策略 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to planning and execution, such as 计划 (jì huà) and 战略 (zhàn lüè, strategy). Focus on understanding how 策略 fits into discussions about strategies in various contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 策略 (cè lüè) with 计划 (jì huà), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的计划是很好的策略' ('My plan is a good strategy') can be misleading; the correct expression should emphasize the tactical aspect, like '我的策略是很好的' ('My strategy is very good').

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Component characters

策cèpolicy
HSK 412 strokes⺮
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略lüèplan
HSK 711 strokes田
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How to say tactics in Chinese

“tactics” in Chinese is策略cèlüè

策略 (cè lüè) refers to a plan or method designed to achieve a specific goal, often used in contexts such as business, military strategy, or personal development. It emphasizes careful thought and planning, often involving a series of tactical steps to navigate complex situations effectively.

When to use 策略

Be cautious with the usage of 策略 in formal contexts, as it may imply a level of strategic depth that simple terms like 计划 (jì huà, plan) do not convey. Common collocations include '制定策略' (formulate strategy) and '实施策略' (implement strategy). Note the correct tones to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

策略 or something close to it

战术 (zhànshù) — use 战术 when referring to specific tactics or methods employed in the execution of a strategy, while 策略 refers to the overarching plan.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 策略 (cè lüè) with 计划 (jì huà), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的计划是很好的策略' ('My plan is a good strategy') can be misleading; the correct expression should emphasize the tactical aspect, like '我的策略是很好的' ('My strategy is very good').

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Grammar patterns of 策略

策略 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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让人出丑显然不是我的____。

Making people feel foolish is emphatically not my strategy.

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让人出丑显然不是我的策略。

ràng rén chūchǒu xiǎnrán bùshì wǒ de cèlüè。

Making people feel foolish is emphatically not my strategy.
2
我坚信我们的策略正在被人存心恶意操纵。

wǒ jiānxìn wǒmen de cèlüè zhèngzài bèi rén cúnxīn èyì cāozòng。

I firmly believe our strategy is being deliberately, cynically manipulated.
3
不用遵照那套荒唐愚蠢的投资策略也可以做到。

búyòng zūnzhào nà tào huāngtáng yúchǔn de tóuzī cèlüè yě kěyǐ zuòdào。

It can be done without following some absurd, off-the-wall investment strategy.
4
盖茨以一篇有关部署策略的鸿篇大论予以回应。

gài cí yǐ yī piān yǒuguān bùshǔ cèlüè de hóng piān dà lún yǔyǐ huíyìng。

Gates responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy.
5
他善于发现问题,还总能想出高明的策略。

tā shànyú fāxiàn wèntí, hái zǒng néng xiǎng chū gāomíng de cèlüè。

He had a nose for trouble and a brilliant tactical mind.
6
在当时那种一触即发的形势下,采取那样的策略太危险了。

zài dāngshí nà zhǒng yī chù jí fā de xíngshì xià, cǎiqǔ nàyàng de cèlüè tài wēixiǎn le。

The strategy was too dangerous in the explosive circumstances of the times.
7
这种策略愈来愈显得老套。

zhè zhǒng cèlüè yùláiyù xiǎnde lǎo tào。

This strategy looks increasingly moth-eaten.
8
他的策略分两个部分。

tā de cèlüè fēn liǎng gè bùfen。

There had been two strands to his tactics.
9
如果策略得当,墨西哥甚至可以赶在其北部邻国之前抢得先机。

rúguǒ cèlüè dédàng, mò xī gē shènzhì kěyǐ gǎn zài qí běibù línguó zhīqián qiǎng de xiān Jī。

If its strategy succeeds, Mexico could even steal a march on its northern neighbour.

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In business, 策略 often refers to the overall approach a company takes to achieve its objectives, including market strategies and competitive tactics.

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