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Definition
Countermeasure; a way, strategy, or policy to deal with a situation or problem.
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How it's used
Focuses on strategic planning or calculated responses to specific challenges rather than simple solutions. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone, often appearing in business, political, or serious problem-solving contexts. While it can be used in daily life, it implies a level of gravity or complexity that makes it sound more deliberate than everyday words like 辦法.
Measure word
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We must have a countermeasure for this situation.
Related words
Common phrases
to formulate a countermeasure
an all-round countermeasure
Common mistake
Learners often use it interchangeably with 辦法, but 对策 specifically implies a defensive or reactive strategy against a problem, whereas 辦法 is a more general term for any method or way to get something done.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
