深化改革开放

You will mostly hear this in serious settings. It fits perfectly in a business proposal. You can use it when discussing company policy. Use it to sound like a visionary leader. If your company needs a big change, say this. You can also use it jokingly with friends. If your friend is very stubborn, tell them they need to 深化改革开放. It implies they need to change their ways. It implies they need to be more open-minded. Use it as a verb phrase. You can say 'We need to 深化改革开放 our department.'

Use it in a formal speech. It works well in academic papers. Use it during a job interview for a management role. It shows you understand big-picture strategy. Use it when discussing the economy. It is a great phrase for news junkies. If you are watching CCTV, you will hear it. It is perfect for a professional LinkedIn post. Use it when you want to sound authoritative.

Don't use it for tiny things. Don't use it for your lunch choice. It is too heavy for 'I want a burger.' Avoid it in very casual flirting. It might sound like you are giving a lecture. Don't use it if you are angry. It is a constructive, positive phrase. It is not for complaining without a solution. If you use it too much, you sound like a textbook. Keep it for the big moments.

This phrase is the heart of modern China. It started in 1978 with Deng Xiaoping. It turned China from a poor country into a global power. It is more than just words. It is a national philosophy. Every few years, the government 'deepens' it. It represents the transition from a planned economy to a market economy. It is a source of national pride. It symbolizes progress and looking forward.

You might hear 全面深化改革. This means 'comprehensively deepening reform.' It is even more intense. Another one is 扩大开放. This means 'expanding opening up.' Sometimes people just say 改革开放. That refers to the whole era since 1978. If you want to sound very modern, use the full six characters.