B1 noun Formal

规划

[guī huà]

A detailed plan or arrangement for a long-term goal, often related to career, city, or organization.

Examples

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1

你应该对你的职业生涯有个规划。

You should have a plan for your career.

2

公司的财务规划非常严密。

The company's financial planning is very tight.

3

城市规划需要考虑环境因素。

Urban planning needs to consider environmental factors.

Word Family

Noun
规划者
Verb
规划
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Memory Tip

Guī (compasses/rule) + Huà (draw) = Drawing the rules for the future.

Quick Quiz

大学生毕业前应该认真考虑自己的职业___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 规划

Examples

1

你应该对你的职业生涯有个规划。

everyday

You should have a plan for your career.

2

公司的财务规划非常严密。

business

The company's financial planning is very tight.

3

城市规划需要考虑环境因素。

academic

Urban planning needs to consider environmental factors.

4

我们需要重新规划这个项目。

formal

We need to re-plan this project.

5

别乱走,先规划好路线。

informal

Don't walk aimlessly, plan the route first.

Word Family

Noun
规划者
Verb
规划

Common Collocations

职业规划 career planning
城市规划 urban planning
长期规划 long-term planning
人生规划 life planning
制定规划 make a plan

Common Phrases

五年规划

Five-Year Plan

未来规划

future planning

科学规划

scientific planning

Often Confused With

规划 vs 计划

计划 is more general for any kind of plan; 规划 is usually more formal, long-term, and large-scale.

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Usage Notes

Use '规划' for big things like careers or city layouts; use '计划' for weekend trips.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '计划' when talking about small, immediate actions.

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Memory Tip

Guī (compasses/rule) + Huà (draw) = Drawing the rules for the future.

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Word Origin

From 'gui' (standard/rule) and 'hua' (to divide/draw).

Grammar Patterns

制定 + 规划 对...进行 + 规划
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Cultural Context

Often associated with China's 'Five-Year Plans'.

Quick Quiz

大学生毕业前应该认真考虑自己的职业___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 规划

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