从长计议

从长计议從長計議 cóng cháng ㄘㄨㄥˊ ㄔㄤˊ ㄐㄧˋ ㄧˋ cung4 coeng4 gai3 ji5

  • (idiom) to take one's time making a decision; to consider at length

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Example sentences

  • 这件事情不能心急,要从长计议。 This thing can't be rushed; it needs long-term planning.
  • 大家同意先在这里住一晚,行程的事情明天再从长计议。 Everyone agrees to stay here for the night and make long-term itinerary decisions tomorrow.
  • 这个计划虽然已经决定实施了,但是具体细节还需要从长计议。 Although the decision to implement this plan has already been made, the finer points still need to be planned out.

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