kwai1 waak6規劃规划
Jyutpingkwai1 waak6
Yalekwāi waahk
Definition
To plan or design on a high level, without details; planning or program.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to high level, strategic, or long term arrangements rather than immediate task management. It carries a formal tone often associated with government policy, urban development, or career roadmaps. When discussing daily personal tasks, people prefer using 安排 instead.
Examples
What kind of planning does the government have for this district?
We must do a good job of planning for the future.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple daily scheduling or appointments, as it sounds overly grand and bureaucratic in those contexts.
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Grammar guides
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