Chinese phrase
长期来看 cháng qī lái kàn
Meaning
in the long term
When to use it
It refers to considering a long period of time. It often introduces a view about future results, costs, or value rather than an immediate effect.
Example dialogue
长期来看，这项投资是值得的。 cháng qī lái kàn zhè xiàng tóu zī shì zhí de de
In the long term, this investment is worthwhile.
真的吗？回报多久能看到？ zhēn de ma huí bào duō jiǔ néng kàn dào
Really? How long will it take to see a return?