fong1 loek6方略

Jyutpingfong1 loek6

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Definition

A strategy, scheme, or general plan of action.

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How it's used

Refers to high level, long term planning rather than immediate tactics. It carries a formal or professional tone, often appearing in business, political, or academic contexts. You will rarely hear it used in casual daily conversation, where people prefer terms like 計劃 or 策略.

Measure word

tou3套tou

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋zai3制ding6定zo2咗jat1一tou3套san1新fong1方loek6略。

They have formulated a new strategy.

ni1呢go3個fong1方loek6略dou3到dai2底haang4行m4唔haang4行dak1得tung1通？

Will this strategy actually work?

Common phrases

zai3制ding6定fong1方loek6略

to formulate a strategy

coeng4長jyun5遠fong1方loek6略

long term strategy

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 策略, which is much more common in everyday speech. Using 方略 in a casual setting can make you sound overly formal or like you are reading from a news report.