B2 adjective Neutral 1 min read

有远见

youyuanjian /i̯oʊ̯²¹⁴ y̯ɛn²¹⁴ tɕi̯ɛn⁵¹/
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Being '有远见' means possessing the strategic foresight to act today for future benefit.

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  • Describes the ability to anticipate future trends and needs effectively.
  • Commonly used for strategic leaders, investors, and visionary thinkers.
  • Implies wisdom and the capacity for long-term strategic planning.

Overview

  1. 1概述：'有远见' (yǒu yuǎnjiàn) 是一个极具褒义的形容词，由动词'有'和名词'远见'组成。它不仅指智力上的聪明，更强调一种跨越时间的洞察力，能够识别出目前尚不明显但对未来至关重要的机会或风险。2) 用法模式：它可以直接作谓语（如：他很有远见），也可以作定语修饰名词（如：有远见的领导者）。常见的副词修饰语包括'非常'、'极具'、'富有'。3) 常见语境：该词频繁出现在商业评论、政治分析、历史评价以及个人职业规划的讨论中。在职场中，它是对一个人战略思维的最高评价之一。4) 近义词辨析：与'高瞻远瞩'相比，'有远见'更口语化一些，适用于多种场合；而'高瞻远瞩'通常用于极其正式的公文或演讲。与'深谋远虑'相比，'有远见'侧重于‘看’得远，而'深谋远虑'侧重于‘计划’得周密。

Examples

1

他很有远见，早早就在这片区域买了房。

everyday

He was very visionary and bought a house in this area early on.

2

这是一个极具远见的决策，为公司的长远发展奠定了基础。

formal

This is a highly visionary decision that has laid the foundation for the company's long-term development.

3

还是你最有远见，出门前记得带了雨伞。

informal

You are the most farsighted after all, remembering to bring an umbrella before leaving.

4

历史证明，那位政治家的改革方案是非常有远见的。

academic

History has proven that the statesman's reform plan was very visionary.

Common Collocations

有远见的决策 A visionary decision
富有远见 Full of foresight
极具远见 Extremely visionary

Common Phrases

远见卓识

Vision and sagacity

具有远见

To possess foresight

Often Confused With

有远见 vs 远视

'Yuǎnshì' is a medical term for farsightedness (inability to see near objects), whereas 'yuǎnjiàn' is a metaphorical farsightedness regarding the future.

有远见 vs 预见

'Yùjiàn' is often a verb (to foresee) or a noun (foresight), while 'yǒu yuǎnjiàn' is an adjective phrase describing a person's quality.

Grammar Patterns

Subject + 很有远见 有远见的 + Noun 富有/极具 + 远见

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term is neutral to formal in register. It is almost always used as a compliment. In professional writing, it is often paired with '富有' (fùyǒu - rich in) or '极具' (jíjù - extremely possessing).

Common Mistakes

A common mistake for learners is using it to describe physical distance sight. Another error is using it in a negative context; it is strictly a positive attribute. Avoid using it for simple, short-term predictions.

Tips

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Use it to praise strategic thinking

In professional Chinese settings, calling someone 'yǒu yuǎnjiàn' is a high-level compliment for their wisdom.

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Don't confuse with medical terms

Do not confuse 'yuǎnjiàn' (visionary) with 'yuǎnshì' (farsightedness/hyperopia), which is a medical eye condition.

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Long-termism in Chinese Culture

Chinese culture highly values long-term stability and planning, making this a very prestigious trait.

Word Origin

'Yuǎn' (far) and 'Jiàn' (sight/view) have been combined in Chinese for centuries to describe intellectual breadth and temporal foresight.

Cultural Context

In China, being visionary is often linked to the concept of 'Strategy' (谋略). Historical figures like Zhuge Liang are often described this way because they could predict the outcome of wars years in advance.

Memory Tip

Think of '远' (yuǎn) as 'far' and '见' (jiàn) as 'to see'. If you have (有) the ability to see far into the future, you are 'yǒu yuǎnjiàn'.

Frequently Asked Questions

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虽然主要形容人，但也可以用来形容决策、计划、投资或眼光。例如：“这是一个有远见的决定。”

“聪明”通常指反应快、学习能力强，而“有远见”特指对未来趋势的准确预判。

可以用来称赞上司的战略眼光，或者在面试中描述自己的职业规划具有前瞻性。

最常见的反义词是“目光短浅”或“鼠目寸光”，形容只顾眼前利益。

Test Yourself

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由于这位CEO非常___，公司早在十年前就开始布局新能源产业。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

根据句意，CEO提前布局未来产业，这体现了对未来的预见能力，故选“有远见”。

multiple choice

下列哪个词可以替换句中的“有远见”？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

“高瞻远瞩”形容眼光远大，是“有远见”的近义成语。

sentence building

领导 / 的 / 很有远见 / 决策 / 这个

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

正确的句式是：[主语] + [谓语/形容词]，即“这个领导的决策很有远见”。

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