English–Chinese
“long-term” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincháng yuǎn
Example
做决定时要有长远的眼光。zuò jué dìng shí yào yǒu cháng yuǎn de yǎn guāng
When making decisions, one should take a long-term view.
How to say “long-term” in Chinese
“Long-term” in Chinese is 长远 (cháng yuǎn).
A decision is judged by how far its consequences reach, not by the quick result.
Example sentences with 长远
评价政策时要考虑长远的影响，不只看短期效果。píng jià zhèng cè shí yào kǎo lǜ cháng yuǎn de yíng xiǎng bù zhǐ kàn duǎn qī xiào guǒ
When evaluating policies, we should consider their long-term effects, not just short-term results.
Tips for using 长远
- English speakers may treat "future" as a noun, but this Chinese adjective normally describes the outlook, effects, or value of a plan rather than naming the future itself.