长远

• 拼音: cháng yuǎn
• 汉字拆解: 长 = long; 远 = 辶 (walk) + 元 (origin), far or distant

含义

Long-term; far-reaching; taking the long view. Pertaining to extended future periods or lasting effects.

An adjective used to describe plans, perspectives, or impacts that extend well into the future. Emphasizes foresight and strategic thinking beyond immediate concerns. Common in business strategy, policy discussions, and personal planning contexts. Often paired with 眼光 (vision), 规划 (planning), or 利益 (interests).

例句

1. 做决定的时候要有长远的眼光，不能只顾眼前。
2. 环保政策关系到人类的长远利益。
3. 公司制定了一份长远发展规划。

用法指南

语境: business, policy, planning

语气: serious

正确说法

• 从长远来看，这项投资是值得的。(From a long-term perspective, this investment is worthwhile.)
• 我们要有长远规划，不能走一步看一步。(We need long-term planning — we can't just take it one step at a time.)

错误说法

• 不要和'长久'完全互换 (Don't fully interchange 长远 and 长久 — 长远 emphasizes future planning and foresight, while 长久 emphasizes lasting duration)

起源与历史

Compound of 长 (long) + 远 (far, distant). Combines temporal and spatial extension to convey far-reaching implications.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal