B2 adjective Formal 1 min read

高瞻远瞩

gaozhanyuanzhu /ɡaʊ̯ d̥ʐ̥an jɥɛn ʈʂu/
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It describes the exceptional ability to foresee future developments from a strategic height.

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  • Refers to being farsighted and having a visionary perspective.
  • Commonly used to praise leaders or strategic decisions.
  • Implies seeing the big picture and future trends clearly.

Overview

  1. 1概括：‘高瞻远瞩’是一个褒义词，出自汉代文献。‘高瞻’指站在高处向上看，‘远瞩’指往远处看。它不仅描述一种物理上的视觉状态，更深层地指代一个人在处理问题或制定计划时，具备超越当下的洞察力。2) 用法：在句子中通常充当谓语、定语或状语。作为定语时，常修饰‘眼光’、‘决策’、‘计划’或‘领导者’。3) 常见语境：该词在政治评论、商业战略分析、历史人物评价中出现频率极高。例如，评价一位CEO对市场趋势的精准预判，或评价一位政治家对国家未来的十年规划。4) 近义词辨析：与‘深谋远虑’相比，‘高瞻远瞩’更强调‘看得远’（预见性），而‘深谋远虑’更强调‘计划周密’（策略性）。与‘远见卓识’相比，‘高瞻远瞩’更具形象感，常作为形容词使用。

Examples

1

我们需要一位高瞻远瞩的领导者来指引公司未来的方向。

Professional/Business

We need a visionary leader to guide the future direction of the company.

2

他的这一决定体现了高瞻远瞩的战略眼光。

Formal/Political

This decision of his reflects a farsighted strategic vision.

3

做学问不能只看眼前，必须高瞻远瞩。

Academic/Inspirational

In academic research, one cannot just look at the present; one must be farsighted.

4

爷爷总是告诫我们要高瞻远瞩，不要被小利诱惑。

Informal/Familial

Grandpa always warned us to be farsighted and not be tempted by small gains.

Common Collocations

高瞻远瞩的眼光 Farsighted vision
高瞻远瞩的决策 Visionary decision
高瞻远瞩的胸怀 Broad and farsighted mind

Common Phrases

具有高瞻远瞩的...

Possessing a farsighted...

表现出高瞻远瞩

To demonstrate foresight

Often Confused With

高瞻远瞩 vs 深谋远虑

Deep planning (focuses on the complexity and thoroughness of a plan) vs. Visionary (focuses on the distance and height of the insight).

高瞻远瞩 vs 远见卓识

Insightful knowledge/perspective (often used as a noun) vs. Farsighted (often used as an adjective/adverb).

Grammar Patterns

Subject + 高瞻远瞩 高瞻远瞩 + 的 + Noun 高瞻远瞩 + 地 + Verb

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This idiom is highly formal and carries a strong commendatory tone. It is most frequently found in written Chinese, speeches, or formal evaluations. It is rarely used in self-description as it may appear arrogant.

Common Mistakes

The most common mistake is using it to describe people with 'good eyesight' in a physical sense, or using it to describe short-term, trivial planning.

Tips

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Use for Strategic Business Contexts

When writing a business report or a recommendation letter, use this word to describe a leader's vision.

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Avoid Overusing in Casual Talk

Using this idiom in a casual conversation with friends might sound overly formal or even sarcastic.

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Confucian Values of Wisdom

This word reflects the traditional Chinese respect for wisdom that prioritizes long-term stability over short-term gains.

Word Origin

Derived from the 'Book of Han' (汉书), where it originally described looking out from a high vantage point to assess military or political situations.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, being 'farsighted' is a hallmark of a great statesman or sage, contrasting with the 'small man' (小人) who only seeks immediate profit.

Memory Tip

Visualize the characters: '高' (High) + '瞻' (Look up/at) + '远' (Far) + '瞩' (Gaze). Standing high to gaze far into the distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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不可以。‘高瞻远瞩’是一个纯粹的褒义词，用于赞美他人的智慧和远见。

通常不建议。它多用于形容重大的决策、国家大事或长远的商业布局，形容日常生活小事会显得大材小用。

‘高瞻远瞩’是成语，书面语色彩更浓，语气更重；‘目光远大’更口语化，适用范围稍广。

在现代汉语中主要作形容词使用，但在古汉语中也可看作动宾结构，表示动作。

Test Yourself

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由于领导层能够___，公司成功避开了去年的金融危机。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

‘高瞻远瞩’表示有远见，符合避开危机的情境。

multiple choice

选择正确的句子：

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

C选项符合该词用于重大、长远决策的语境。

sentence building

1.决策 2.的 3.是 4.高瞻远瞩 5.这

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

‘这（5）是（3）高瞻远瞩（4）的（2）决策（1）’是正确的语法结构。

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