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策划 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
策划cèhuàto plotHSK 6, n, rank #3490, Hard
策划cèhuàto schemeHSK 6, n, rank #3490, Hard
策划cèhuàto bring aboutHSK 6, n, rank #3490, Hard
策划cèhuàto engineerHSK 6, n, rank #3490, Hard
策划cèhuàplanningHSK 6, n, rank #3490, Hard
策划cèhuàproducerHSK 6, n, rank #3490, Hard
策划cèhuàplannerHSK 6, n, rank #3490, Hard
cèhuà(ce4hua4) T4
  1. 1to plot
  2. 2to scheme
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March 24, 2026
策划(策劃)cèhuà(ce4hua4)

策划 (cèhuà) refers to the act of planning or scheming, often involving strategic thinking and organization. It is commonly used in contexts such as project management, event planning, and marketing strategies, where careful consideration and coordination are essential for successful execution.

Frequency#3490DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese culture, 策划 is vital for business success, exemplified by the rise of entrepreneurs who often engage in meticulous planning to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

Memory Tip

Think of 策 as a 'strategy' and 划 as 'drawing a line.' Imagine someone drawing a detailed map (划) of their strategic plan (策) to reach a goal. The 'cè' sounds like 'set,' as in setting a plan, and 'huà' can remind you of 'draw' - setting a plan by drawing it out.

Meanings of 策划

cèhuà(ce4hua4)
1to plot
2to scheme
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About 策划

策划Simplified
策劃Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3490Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCTCEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 策划

Quick Contrast

规划 (guīhuà) vs 策划 (cèhuà): 选择策划时强调战略性和创造性,而规划则更侧重于系统性和结构性。

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 策 as a 'strategy' and 划 as 'drawing a line.' Imagine someone drawing a detailed map (划) of their strategic plan (策) to reach a goal. The 'cè' sounds like 'set,' as in setting a plan, and 'huà' can remind you of 'draw' - setting a plan by drawing it out.

Usage Notes

策划 is generally used in formal contexts, especially in business and organizational settings. Common collocations include '项目策划' (project planning) and '市场策划' (marketing planning). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As a level 6 word, 策划 connects with other HSK 6 vocabulary related to planning and organization. Students should focus on understanding its usage in various professional contexts and practicing it in sentence structures that reflect strategic planning.

Cultural Note

In modern Chinese culture, 策划 is vital for business success, exemplified by the rise of entrepreneurs who often engage in meticulous planning to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 策划 with 计划 (jìhuà), using them interchangeably. Remember, 策划 implies a more strategic and creative process, while 计划 is more straightforward planning. A wrong example would be '我在策划一个简单的旅行,' which could be corrected to '我在计划一个简单的旅行' to reflect the simplicity of the travel plan.

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HSK 412 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 策划

策划 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 7 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

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那显然是一次精心____的行动。

It was clearly an elaborately planned operation.

Example Sentences for 策划 (3)

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那显然是一次精心策划的行动。

nà xiǎn rán shì yī cì jīng xīn cè huá de háng dòng。

It was clearly an elaborately planned operation.
2
他无法再忍受,便策划了出逃。

tā wú fǎ zài rěn shòu, , biàn cè huá le chū。

He could stand no more and engineered an escape.
3
她精心策划后,谈妥了大幅增加工资的事.

tā jīng xīn cè huá hòu, , tán tuǒ le dà fú zēng jiā gōng zī de.

By careful strategy she negotiated a substantial pay rise.

Cultural Notes for 策划

🏮Cultural insight

In modern Chinese culture, 策划 is vital for business success, exemplified by the rise of entrepreneurs who often engage in meticulous planning to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

Frequently Asked Questions about 策划

Some synonyms include 计划 (jìhuà, plan) and 规划 (guīhuà, blueprint), although 策划 often implies a more strategic or creative approach.