构想
Meaning
To conceive; to envision; a conception or vision. A broader, more strategic or ambitious idea or plan, especially one that has not yet been fully realised.
Often used in policy, strategic planning, and visionary contexts. While 构思 focuses on the creative planning of a specific work, 构想 refers to a grand or aspirational vision — e.g., a development plan, a political concept, or a large-scale initiative. Common in governmental reports and think-tank documents: 战略构想 (strategic vision), 宏大构想 (grand conception).
Examples
- 这位经济学家提出了一项关于重构全球货币体系的大胆构想，引发了国际社会的广泛讨论。 The economist put forward a bold vision for restructuring the global monetary system, sparking widespread international discussion.
- 他的构想固然宏大，但在现实操作层面仍面临资金、技术和政策等多重障碍。 His vision is certainly ambitious, but on the practical level it still faces multiple obstacles in funding, technology, and policy.
- 两国领导人就建立互利共赢的新型合作关系交换了各自的战略构想。 The leaders of the two countries exchanged their strategic visions for building a new kind of mutually beneficial, win-win partnership.
Usage Guide
Context: policy, strategy, planning, politics, visionary thinking
Tone: ambitious
Do Say
- 这项城市更新构想如果能够落地实施，将从根本上改变居民的生活品质。(If this urban renewal vision can be put into practice, it will fundamentally transform the quality of life for residents.)
- 科学家们提出了利用太阳能为偏远山区供电的构想，目前正在进行可行性论证。(Scientists have proposed a vision for using solar energy to supply electricity to remote mountainous areas, and a feasibility study is currently under way.)
Don't Say
- 将'构想'用于细节层面的创意规划 — 构想 denotes a high-level vision or grand concept; for the detailed planning process of a specific creative work use 构思 instead
Origin & History
构 (to construct; to build a structure) + 想 (to imagine; to envision; an idea). Together: a constructed vision — a conceived plan or idea.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Educated speakers
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